Governor Newsom Wants Investigation Into High Gas Prices

[cawacko]

This is a California to a T. We say global warming is an existential threat that must be dealt with and green energy is the way to go. Then we complain when we have to pay high gas prices and blame oil companies. And of course we break out that it hurts "working families".

If fossil fuels are the problem then we should celebrate higher gas prices. Make people drive less. I mean sure, paying $4.50/gallon is tough for lower income folks. Especially when we don't build housing in urban areas near the jobs and they are forced into 30+ mile commutes each way on a daily basis. But it's the trade off.




Californians pay too much for gas, and Gavin Newsom wants an investigation

Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an investigation into high fuel prices after the California Energy Commission released a report Monday detailing unexplained cost increases at name-brand gas stations.

The report showed Californians pay as much as 30 cents more per gallon of gas than people in other states for unclear reasons.

The commission found that even though name-brand stations have raised their prices, they have not lost market share to stations charging less, and the energy commission wasn’t able to determine why. It identified Chevron, Shell, Exxon, 76, Valero, Costco, and ARCO as brands that advertise higher quality gasoline.

“The mystery surcharge adds up, especially for cost-conscious, working families,” Newsom wrote in a letter to Attorney General Xavier Becerra asking him to open an investigation. “If oil companies are engaging in false advertising or price fixing, then legal action should be taken to protect the public.”

The report by the Energy Commission suggests that Californians could be buying the higher priced gas at name-brand stations because those stations are more conveniently located, take credit cards, or are perceived to have a higher quality product.

However, the report also outlined some potential illegitimate reasons for the phenomenon, such as price fixing and false advertising. The report says the commission requested that the companies advertising higher quality gasoline provide research showing their products are higher quality, but they didn’t provide any evidence.

“The CEC does not have any evidence that gasoline retailers fixed prices or engaged in false advertising. Moreover, the CEC lacks the expertise to determine whether such behavior occurred,” the commission wrote in the report. “The California Department of Justice is well equipped to conduct an appropriate investigation.”

In a statement, Western States Petroleum Association President Catherine Reheis-Boyd said the oil industry group is still reviewing the report.

“While we all review that work, it’s important to note that CEC’s own numbers show our state’s regulatory environment plays a big role in the ever increasing affordability challenges Californians face,” she wrote.

The energy commission has been looking into “unexplained” hikes in fuel costs since 2017, when it published a report suggesting Californians have been overcharged by $17 billion over two years. A group of Democratic lawmakers in January also sent Becerra a letter asking him to investigate the price increases.

Becerra’s office did not answer questions about whether it would launch an investigation, but confirmed it received Newsom’s letter.


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[Getin the ring]

the definition of insane is California politics

California is ruining themselves, and good riddance

[Minister of Truth]

Taxes might have something to do with it...

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I am sure the democrat party will fix it

[Abatis]

Taxes might have something to do with it...

And evriromental regulations.

The California demands as to purity, for the raw blend for gas sold in the state are the most rigorous in the nation.

If I demanded that I will only drink wine made from grapes stomped by 6ft blonde Swedish bikini models with at least D cups who are also virgins, . . . I would expect to pay more for that wine.

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.

I am totally convinced that liberal politicians in California are barking mad, mind you just look at their base. When you have truly psychotic pricks and prickettes like McSquawker, Desh, Reagan's Arsewipe and TTQ, then the old adage that you get the politicians you deserve rings true.

[Superfreak]

This is a California to a T. We say global warming is an existential threat that must be dealt with and green energy is the way to go. Then we complain when we have to pay high gas prices and blame oil companies. And of course we break out that it hurts "working families".

If fossil fuels are the problem then we should celebrate higher gas prices. Make people drive less. I mean sure, paying $4.50/gallon is tough for lower income folks. Especially when we don't build housing in urban areas near the jobs and they are forced into 30+ mile commutes each way on a daily basis. But it's the trade off.




Californians pay too much for gas, and Gavin Newsom wants an investigation

Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an investigation into high fuel prices after the California Energy Commission released a report Monday detailing unexplained cost increases at name-brand gas stations.

The report showed Californians pay as much as 30 cents more per gallon of gas than people in other states for unclear reasons.

The commission found that even though name-brand stations have raised their prices, they have not lost market share to stations charging less, and the energy commission wasn’t able to determine why. It identified Chevron, Shell, Exxon, 76, Valero, Costco, and ARCO as brands that advertise higher quality gasoline.

“The mystery surcharge adds up, especially for cost-conscious, working families,” Newsom wrote in a letter to Attorney General Xavier Becerra asking him to open an investigation. “If oil companies are engaging in false advertising or price fixing, then legal action should be taken to protect the public.”

The report by the Energy Commission suggests that Californians could be buying the higher priced gas at name-brand stations because those stations are more conveniently located, take credit cards, or are perceived to have a higher quality product.

However, the report also outlined some potential illegitimate reasons for the phenomenon, such as price fixing and false advertising. The report says the commission requested that the companies advertising higher quality gasoline provide research showing their products are higher quality, but they didn’t provide any evidence.

“The CEC does not have any evidence that gasoline retailers fixed prices or engaged in false advertising. Moreover, the CEC lacks the expertise to determine whether such behavior occurred,” the commission wrote in the report. “The California Department of Justice is well equipped to conduct an appropriate investigation.”

In a statement, Western States Petroleum Association President Catherine Reheis-Boyd said the oil industry group is still reviewing the report.

“While we all review that work, it’s important to note that CEC’s own numbers show our state’s regulatory environment plays a big role in the ever increasing affordability challenges Californians face,” she wrote.

The energy commission has been looking into “unexplained” hikes in fuel costs since 2017, when it published a report suggesting Californians have been overcharged by $17 billion over two years. A group of Democratic lawmakers in January also sent Becerra a letter asking him to investigate the price increases.

Becerra’s office did not answer questions about whether it would launch an investigation, but confirmed it received Newsom’s letter.


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https://taxfoundation.org/state-gas-tax-rates-2019/

Investigation over. CA has the highest gas tax in the country. Almost 25% higher than the 4th highest state tax (WA). Over 3 times higher than neighboring AZ.

I wonder how much money they wasted on the 'study'. It took a 2 second google search to find the answer.

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And evriromental regulations.

The California demands as to purity, for the raw blend for gas sold in the state are the most rigorous in the nation.

If I demanded that I will only drink wine made from grapes stomped by 6ft blonde Swedish bikini models with at least D cups who are also virgins, . . . I would expect to pay more for that wine.

Just imagine if they were trodden by Greta Funbags lookalikes!!

[LV426]

This is a California to a T. We say global warming is an existential threat that must be dealt with and green energy is the way to go. Then we complain when we have to pay high gas prices and blame oil companies. And of course we break out that it hurts "working families".

If fossil fuels are the problem then we should celebrate higher gas prices. Make people drive less. I mean sure, paying $4.50/gallon is tough for lower income folks. Especially when we don't build housing in urban areas near the jobs and they are forced into 30+ mile commutes each way on a daily basis. But it's the trade off.

It's funny that the thought of expanding public transportation never comes to your mind when this stuff comes up.

It's like you have a willful blindspot.

The best way to reduce dependence on vehicles is to expand public transportation and encourage remote working.

But those solutions never cross your mind because your mind is simply too small.

[LV426]

the definition of insane is California politics

California is ruining themselves, and good riddance

You've been saying that for decades, and it was never true then.

Just like with #Walkaway, you're too fucking stupid to know you're being used.

Kill yourself.

[Minister of Truth]

And evriromental regulations.

The California demands as to purity, for the raw blend for gas sold in the state are the most rigorous in the nation.

If I demanded that I will only drink wine made from grapes stomped by 6ft blonde Swedish bikini models with at least D cups who are also virgins, . . . I would expect to pay more for that wine.

I think virgin grapes are more fun than virgin models.

[Bigdog]

It's funny that the thought of expanding public transportation never comes to your mind when this stuff comes up.

It's like you have a willful blindspot.

The best way to reduce dependence on vehicles is to expand public transportation and encourage remote working.

But those solutions never cross your mind because your mind is simply too small.

Higher energy prices don't impact you rich white snobby liberals.

It punishes the poor that you hate, and want to keep poor.

Notice too, that the Hispanic and Black American communities are invisible when it comes to the Democrat party AGW hoax. Fucking White people.

[LV426]

Higher energy prices don't impact you rich white snobby liberals.

You're the one who threw his support behind a rich, white snob.

No lifeboat for you.

[LV426]

It punishes the poor that you hate, and want to keep poor.

All that has happened since Trump's been President are energy prices that have gone up.

So you got conned into voting for a white, rich snob because your racism was more important to you than your personal finances.

Notice too, that the Hispanic and Black American communities are invisible when it comes to the Democrat party AGW hoax. Fucking White people.

Wait, so it's a hoax or isn't it?

You don't seem to know and that's because you're a fucking idiot.

After all, you got conned by a reality TV show host. That shit will follow you for the rest of your short, pathetic, miserable, pointless life.

[Bigdog]

You're the one who threw his support behind a rich, white snob.

No lifeboat for you.

He's not a snob. That's why you snobby, hate the poor, rich white liberals try to ostracize him.