Newsom embraces Big Oil — for now — to curb potential gas supply shortages

Newsom embraces Big Oil — for now — to curb potential gas supply shortages

The expected closures of an oil refinery in the Bay Area and another in Southern California has Gov. Gavin Newsom, a global leader on climate action, acting uncharacteristically friendly with the fossil fuel industry. Newsom, a Democrat, wants to prevent gasoline shortages and higher prices at the pump by extracting more oil and investing in infrastructure at ports to import more refined gasoline from abroad. If the plans come to fruition, more …