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Gov. Newsom calls special session to address high gas prices
KTLA ^
| August 31, 2024
| by: Vivian Chow
Posted on 09/01/2024 6:24:31 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Governor Gavin Newsom called lawmakers into a special session Saturday to address spikes in gasoline prices.
The move follows pushback Newsom received on a request to approve a series of bills that would cut energy costs for Californians and require petroleum refiners to maintain a stable inventory.
Across the nation, Californians pay the highest rates for gas at an average of $4.64 a gallon for regular unleaded, compared to the national average of $3.33, according to AAA.
Electricity bills in the state have also nearly doubled in the last decade and are expected to keep outpacing inflation through 2027 as California races to transition away from fossil fuel.
Saturday’s move marks the second time Newsom has called a special session focused on tackling the oil industry. In 2022, he called a special session to penalize oil companies for excessive profits from gasoline price spikes.
Although the order requires the special session to begin Saturday, it’s unclear when the actual hearings will begin.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: california; californication; democrats; energy; gasoline; marxism; newscum; newsom
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Did he just notice a problem??
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:27:21 AM PDT
by
SMARTY
(In politics, stupidity is not a handicap. Napoleon Bonaparte I)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Paradise isn’t for cheapskates anymore.
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:27:26 AM PDT
by
ComputerGuy
(Heavily-medicated for your protection)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Forget the special session and look in the mirror you Dope
To: SMARTY
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Yes, because government-mandated price controls have such a great history of working out. Newsom will drive all of the gas producers out of state, and gas prices will go up even more. And, of course, this idiot doesn't even think of reducing the insane environmental laws and California's maze of taxes which force gas prices so high in CA.
Idiots and socialists never learned even basic economic principles, so of course they'll sit around clapping for Newsom's stupid ideas like trained seals.
To: ComputerGuy
Paid $2.65 for regular in Corpus Christi yesterday
You did it gavin.
High taxes, bans on fracking. You reap what you sew.
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:31:58 AM PDT
by
TStro
(God created everyone equal. Samuel Colt made them polite)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Things Newsom doesn't have the balls to say is a ton of oil refiners have left the state, there is no oil pipeline into California, and that California is selling a lot of its oil overseas. All of which are contributing to higher prices.
However, all he will talk about is gouging oil companies.
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:32:46 AM PDT
by
Lizavetta
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Is he calling for a recall the governor...oh wait...
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:34:23 AM PDT
by
Leep
(Re-elect deep state. 2024!)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
"The move follows pushback Newsom received on a request to approve a series of bills that would cut energy costs for Californians and require petroleum refiners to maintain a stable inventory."Maintaining a larger inventory should raise California energy prices, not cut them!
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:35:03 AM PDT
by
Sooth2222
(“Toute nation a le gouvernement qu’elle mérite.” /"Every nation has the government it deserves.” )
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Is he calling for a recall of the governor...oh wait...
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:35:10 AM PDT
by
Leep
(Re-elect deep state. 2024!)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Their EV push is causing prices to go up on all transportation and screwing the consumer
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Democrats created high gas prices in California, where real estate racketeering is king. Hence, they're trying to push out the big refiners, particularly Chevron in Richmond and Martinez long occupying pricey ground in the Bay Area.
Chevron has been here for 120 years. The writing is on the wall. They've already moved their headquarters. This State will have zero fuel storage capability if these eco-creeps get their way and there's nothing to stop them.
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:36:14 AM PDT
by
Carry_Okie
(The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
People (voters) in California see no problem.
They keep voting for Newsome and legislators who made life so expensive in California.
Newsome should be pleased and forger about any special sessions. He’s doing the people’s work, and is meeting their desires.
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:37:18 AM PDT
by
adorno
(CCH)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Governor Noisome is a scion of the Getty fortune.
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:37:39 AM PDT
by
Carry_Okie
(The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
To: TStro
The wife paid less than three bucks a day or so ago here in NC.
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:37:48 AM PDT
by
ComputerGuy
(Heavily-medicated for your protection)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Forget price gouging by companies and look at TAX Gouging by government
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Special session = word salad = Kameltoe Harris attendance
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:40:31 AM PDT
by
albie
(U)
To: nobody in particular
Doesn’t cali have a different gasoline blend for every month? Or is it every week?
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:42:49 AM PDT
by
SGCOS
(not vaccinated for covid and never will be. the vax is a killer.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Is he going to lower the taxes on it?
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posted on
09/01/2024 6:43:41 AM PDT
by
bray
(It's not racist to be racist against races the DNC hates.)
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