Is Gavin Newsom changing his tune with the oil industry?

Potential Valero Refinery Closure Leaves Benicia, State Officials Scrambling for Alternatives

The potential closure of the massive Benicia oil refinery by next April would have a major impact on the city’s economy and the state’s oil supply.

Gavin Newsom Wants California Oil Refineries to Stay Open After 'Demonizing' Industry

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has directed state officials to help oil refineries to stay open in the state despite years of "demonizing" the industry.

Is Gavin Newsom changing his tune with the oil industry?

Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to be taking a friendlier tone regarding the petroleum industry, as two refineries recently announced they would close down operations in California. Earlier this week, Newsom sent a letter to California Energy Commission vice chair Siva Gunda, directing Gunda to “redouble the State’s efforts to work closely with refiners” to help ensure Californians have access to transportation fuels such as gasoline in the short- and l…