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California Delays Price Gouging Law Amid Soaring Gas Prices

3/17/2026

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California's plan to combat price gouging remains unused as gas prices exceed $4.50 per gallon.
The 2023 law imposing penalties on oil companies and capping refinery profits has been tabled for five years to keep investor confidence.
Gavin Newsom, California governor, announced the delay after industry pushback and concerns prices could reach $8 per gallon.
Chevron Corp. warns that California's regulations threaten the state's refining capacity.

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California's plan to combat price gouging remains unused as gas prices exceed $4.50 per gallon.
The 2023 law imposing penalties on oil companies and capping refinery profits has been tabled for five years to keep investor confidence.
Gavin Newsom, California governor, announced the delay after industry pushback and concerns prices could reach $8 per gallon.
Chevron Corp. warns that California's regulations threaten the state's refining capacity.