Commentary by Dan Walters: California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims victory in his crusade against the oil industry, but regulating the prices Californians pay for fuel will be a very tricky process.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill on his proposed oil profit penalty plan in Sacramento on March 28, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr. , CalMattersCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom claims victory in his crusade against the oil industry, but regulating the prices Californians pay for fuel will be a very tricky process.for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s crusade to punish oil companies for what he described as price-gouging – sort of.
“Finally, we’re in a position to look our constituents in the eye and say we now have a better understanding of why you’re being taken advantage of,” Newsom said last week as he signed. “There’s a new sheriff in town in California, where we brought Big Oil to their knees. And I’m proud of this state.”
“Nothing is going to happen in the short term,” Newsom acknowledged. “Gas prices are not going to drop immediately.” “We need to wait and see what becomes of this,” a spokeswoman for the Western States Petroleum Association said.By clicking subscribe, you agree to share your email address with CalMatters to receive marketing, updates, and other emails.Another caveat: The legislation is aimed at regulating “gross gasoline refining margins.
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