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California’s $2 billion problem: Can it prevent ‘eye-watering’ gas price spikes?
The state’s new Division of Petroleum Market Oversight estimates price spikes over the past two years cost Californians between $525 million and $2.1 billion. “When these spikes happen, it triggers profits. It’s a true fact,” said Siva Gunda, vice chair of the California Energy Commission.
California lawmakers hold special session on ways to prevent gas price spikes
California lawmakers opened a special session on Wednesday to consider new ways to prevent gas price spikes in the state.
California lawmakers begin second special session aimed at lowering gas prices
Special session proceedings started in the Assembly on Wednesday as lawmakers held informational hearings on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal aimed at lowering gas prices.
California Republicans go all-in on gas-price politics during special session
The Assembly’s Republican caucus has used the extended work time to introduce a wishlist of gasoline and energy policies, ranging in realism from far-fetched to fully capable of winning over consumer advocates and maybe even some environmentalists.
Will Newsom get his bill on California gas prices?
Gov. Gavin Newsom has summoned the Legislature this fall for a special session to address gasoline prices, asking them to pass additional regulations on oil refinery inventory and maintenance after he failed to jam through his proposal at the end of the regular session in August.
California lawmakers begin hearings on Newsom's oil, gas proposal
The governor wants lawmakers to consider his proposal that would require oil refiners in California to have backup fuel available to address supply shortages
California’s governor tries to wrestle gas prices to the ground
Gavin Newsom's attempt to manage gas prices as California transitions away from petroleum is alarming neighboring states.
How to lower CA gas prices? Lawmakers considering options
Gov. Newsom has called a special session of the legislature to address high gas prices. On Wednesday, lawmakers heard from industry experts.
Greenhouse gas emissions drop across California, due to clean fuel shifts: Regulators
California’s greenhouse gas emissions have plunged in recent years across most sectors, falling about 2.4 percent in 2022 in ...
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Wallet hurting at the pump again? Here's where to score cheap gas as prices go up in California
13, encouraging people in the state to shop around and compare prices between name-brand and generic gas as prices rise, ...
Gas rebates for California drivers? Bill would pull $3B from high-speed rail to do it
State revenues are better spent on Californians than on a high-speed rail project that has been riddled with delays and ...
Fresno Assemblyman disputes storage solution in new California gas price bill
Governor Newsom has ordered California lawmakers back to Sacramento for a special session to tackle gas prices.So far the ...
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Lawmakers return for special session on rising California gas prices
Lawmakers returned to Sacramento Wednesday for a special session focused on recent spikes in California gas prices.
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California Bill Requiring Gas Stove Warning Labels Awaits Newsom’s Decision as Deadline Approaches
This bill is a disingenuous attempt at regulating gas products for political reasons,’ one observer tells the Sun.