US EditionCalifornia Democrats Change Their Tunes on Oil Drilling in State
Governor Newsom and Democratic leaders shift policy to increase production in Kern County amid refinery closures and rising gas prices, addressing supply challenges and climate goals.
- On September 25, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill in Los Angeles aimed at strengthening regulation of oil and gas drilling activities to safeguard local communities.
- This event follows a contentious two-year period with oil companies, refinery closures, and rising gas prices in California sparking political recalibration.
- Newsom and Democratic leaders are negotiating to boost oil output in Kern County, which hosts major renewable projects, amid efforts to avoid fuel shortages.
- Gasoline in California averages $4.49 per gallon, $1.33 above the national average, and opponents warn Newsom's push risks public health and has drawn over 120 critics.
- The legislation and negotiations suggest a shift toward balancing climate goals with energy affordability and supply stability amid political and industry pressures.
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The Bakersfield Californian
Gavin Newsom warms to Big Oil in climate reversal
The oil industry is having an I-told-you-so moment in California.
California Democrats change their tunes on oil drilling in state
President Donald Trump talks with then California Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, left, during a visit to a neighborhood burned by the wildfires in Paradise on Nov. 17, 2018. (File photo by Evan Vucci/Associated Press) The oil industry is having an I-told-you-so moment in California. For decades, the state has raced to end its reliance on fossil fuels and prioritize clean energy. Its relationship with oil companies became particularly contentious in th…
The Press Democrat
Newsom warms to Big Oil in climate reversal
After years of cracking down on California’s oil industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats are moving to get Kern County wells pumping again to avoid soaring gasoline prices.
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