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The continued conflict over excessive fuel costs has intensified as a outstanding oil group criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom for attributing the blame to the Trump administration.
Newsom’s staff just lately accused the previous president of inflicting a “$10 BILLION spike” in fuel bills nationwide.
In response, the US Oil & Fuel Affiliation countered by humorously pointing a finger at Newsom and California, quipping that “DollarTree PeeWee and his Playhouse buddies have entered the Chat.”
The affiliation elaborated, stating that since January 2025, Californians have spent an estimated $24–30 billion extra on gasoline in comparison with the nationwide common. They famous that the state’s common premium ranges from $1.30 to $2.00 per gallon because of taxes, laws, and provide points, costing every driver an extra $600 to $900 in simply 15 months.
Representing the pursuits of the oil and fuel sector, the affiliation goals to coach “the general public, policymakers, and legislators on the federal, state, and native ranges concerning the significance of home oil and pure fuel exploration and manufacturing for bolstering nationwide safety and financial development.”
California holds the report for the very best fuel costs in the US. In keeping with AAA, the common fuel value reached $5.91 per gallon on Saturday, marking a $1.20 improve from the earlier month. This determine can also be roughly $1.80 larger than the nationwide common of $4.10 per gallon.
One California fuel station within the tiny coastal hamlet of Gorda‑by‑the‑Sea is even charging almost $10 a gallon for normal fuel.
The elevated fuel prices largely come from the Iran warfare’s impact on international oil costs, however California’s local weather insurance policies, and higher-than-average taxes additionally contribute to the excessive value.
The oil and fuel affiliation additionally questioned whether or not exterior teams ought to seize “management of CA refineries and laws as a viable choice to repair the issue California has created for the remainder of the financial system.”
The California Put up reached out to Newsom’s workplace for remark.
