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Newsom's Shocking Turn: Supports In-State Drilling Amid Gas Crisis

8/5/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is making a dramatic pivot on fossil fuels as two major refineries face closure, potentially pushing gas prices to a staggering $8 per gallon. After years of battling the oil industry, he now advocates for incentives to boost in-state drilling, signaling a bold shift from his earlier climate-focused policies.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is making a dramatic pivot on fossil fuels as two major refineries face closure, potentially pushing gas prices to a staggering $8 per gallon. After years of battling the oil industry, he now advocates for incentives to boost in-state drilling, signaling a bold shift from his earlier climate-focused policies.