The increased gas costs largely come from the Iran war’s effect on global oil prices, but California’s climate policies, and higher-than-average taxes also contribute to the high cost. The association is a major political advocate for the oil and gas industry, and says its mission is to educate “the public, policymakers, and legislators at the federal state and local levels about the value of domestic oil and natural gas exploration and production to enhancing national security and economic vitality.” The oil and gas association also questioned whether outside groups should seize “control of CA refineries and regulations as a viable option to fix the problem California has created for the rest of the economy.”
Author: Ross O'Keefe
Published at: 2026-04-04 22:56:46
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