{"id":2050563,"date":"2023-09-30T08:04:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T12:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-calls-for-early-end-to-californias-pricey-summer-blend-fuel-as-gas-prices-soar\/"},"modified":"2023-09-30T08:06:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T12:06:48","slug":"newsom-calls-for-early-end-to-californias-pricey-summer-blend-fuel-as-gas-prices-soar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-calls-for-early-end-to-californias-pricey-summer-blend-fuel-as-gas-prices-soar\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom urges early end to costly summer fuel in California amid soaring gas prices."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-calls-for-early-end-to-californias-pricey-summer-blend-fuel-as-gas-prices-soar%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2050563&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Governor Calls \u2062for Early End to Summer-Blend Fuel \u2062as Gas Prices Soar<\/h2>\n<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken action to\u200d address the skyrocketing gas prices in the\u200b state. In a letter to state agencies, he directed them to allow oil companies to switch to \u200dthe lower-cost winter fuel\u2064 earlier than\u200c usual. This move aims to combat the price gouging \u200dby oil companies and provide relief to consumers.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/new-california-oil-price-czar-reports-market-fluctuations-impacting-gas-price-hikes-5499768?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>New California Oil Price Czar\u2064 Reports Market Fluctuations Impacting Gas Price Hikes<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/27\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-appoints-doj-prosecutor-as-oil-watchdog-to-fight-big-oil-5443763?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Newsom Appoints DOJ Prosecutor as \u2018Oil Watchdog\u2019 to \u2063Fight Big Oil<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 8\/3\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The California Air Resources Board (CARB), the regulatory agency overseeing\u200c fuels, has confirmed that it will\u200d allow the early transition to winter-blend gasoline. The\u200c agency cited various factors contributing to the high \u2063prices, including refinery\u200c maintenance, supply\u2063 shortages, and global crude prices.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d addition to the fuel transition, Gov. Newsom has directed \u200cthe newly\u2064 created Petroleum \u200cMarket Oversight Division to investigate possible price gouging by \u2064oil \u2062companies. The division, led by \u200bTai Milder, will also address refinery maintenance issues to help lower prices.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u200cMr. Milder, the early transition to winter-blend fuel will increase gasoline supplies and restore liquidity to the market. The division is committed to\u200c working with stakeholders \u200band experts to implement spot market reforms \u200band protect consumers from market-distorting behavior.<\/p>\n<h2>September Fuel Prices Skyrocket\u2014Again<\/h2>\n<p>Gas\u2063 prices in California have reached alarming levels this September, reminiscent of last year&#8217;s \u2064fuel crisis. In response, Gov.\u200c Newsom has\u200b taken similar measures by allowing an early end to\u200c summer-blend \u200dfuel and implementing caps on \u200coil companies&#8217; profits.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-reach-6-year-high-amid-shortages\/\" title=\"Gas Prices Reach 6-Year High Amid Shortages\">average gas price<\/a> in California\u200d has risen to $6.08, with the Los Angeles\u2062 and Long\u200c Beach area \u2062experiencing prices as high as $6.32 per gallon. Refinery maintenance issues and reduced gasoline production \u2063have contributed to the price spikes.<\/p>\n<p>Auto Club Spokesperson Doug\u200c Shupe explained that higher oil prices and the transition to green fuel production \u200bhave led to\u2064 the overall reduced capacity to produce gasoline in California.<\/p>\n<h2>GOP Asks for State Gas Tax Suspension<\/h2>\n<p>Meanwhile, Republican Assembly members have requested the governor to call \u2063a\u200c special\u2064 session of the Legislature to \u2064temporarily suspend\u2063 the state&#8217;s gas tax. Californians currently pay the highest tax\u200b on gas in the nation, along with additional fees\u200b and federal excise tax.<\/p>\n<p>The GOP members argue that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-calls-for-early-end-to-californias-pricey-summer-blend-fuel-as-gas-prices-soar\/\" title=\"Newsom urges early end to costly summer fuel in California amid soaring gas prices.\">elevated \u200cenergy costs \u2064burden families<\/a> and strain their budgets. Assemblyman Joe \u2062Patterson highlighted the power of\u2062 Democrats in controlling gas prices\u2063 and \u200burged Gov. Newsom to take\u200b action.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u200cGovernor Newsom&#8217;s decision to appoint an \u200d&#8221;oil watchdog&#8221; to monitor and regulate the industry align with his proactive approach to combat price\u200c gouging and hold oil companies accountable<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062Ery maintenance, unplanned outages, and international factors such as geopolitical events\u200c and increased global demand. \u2062These factors have led \u200dto a shortage in \u200bgasoline supply, resulting in the surge in prices.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom&#8217;s decision to allow \u200dthe early switch to winter-blend fuel is a\u200c strategic move to provide relief to consumers. Winter fuel is typically cheaper to produce than \u2062summer blend fuel. By allowing oil \u2063companies to transition earlier, \u200bit is\u2062 expected that the increased supply of \u200dthe lower-cost winter \u200dfuel will help \u200dstabilize gas prices.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that the switch to winter-blend fuel does not guarantee an immediate decrease in gas prices. The market is complex, and\u2062 prices \u2064are\u2062 influenced by various factors beyond the control of state agencies. Additionally, it \u2063may \u2063take some time \u200bfor the impacts of this decision\u2062 to \u2062be fully realized in the \u200cmarket.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, the governor&#8217;s proactive approach \u2063is commendable, as it demonstrates his commitment \u2062to addressing the concerns \u2064of California residents. The high gas prices have had a significant impact on the economy, as transportation\u200b costs have\u200c increased, leading\u2063 to higher expenses for businesses and consumers alike. By taking action to alleviate this \u2063burden, Governor Newsom\u200c aims to support the financial \u2062well-being of individuals and businesses in the \u200dstate.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time Governor Newsom has taken steps to combat the \u200cinfluence of oil companies. In August of this year, he appointed a prosecutor from the Department of Justice as an &#8220;oil watchdog&#8221; to monitor and regulate the industry. This move was intended to ensure accountability and prevent price gouging by big\u200c oil companies.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to switch to winter-blend fuel also aligns with California&#8217;s efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-becomes-the-first-millennial-confirmed-to-a-cabinet-position\/\" title=\"Buttigieg Becomes The First Millennial Confirmed To A Cabinet Position\">reduce greenhouse gas emissions<\/a> and combat climate change. The state\u200d has set ambitious goals to transition to\u200c clean energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. By promoting\u200c the \u200buse of lower-cost fuel, California \u200dcan \u2063take a \u2064step\u2062 towards \u200bachieving its\u200c environmental objectives while providing relief to consumers.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s decision to allow the early switch to winter-blend\u200c fuel in response to soaring gas prices\u200d is a positive step towards providing relief to consumers and tackling price gouging by oil companies. While it may not result \u2062in an immediate\u2062 decrease in gas prices, it is a proactive measure that demonstrates the governor&#8217;s commitment to the well-being \u2062of California residents. This decision \u2064also aligns with\u200b the \u2062state&#8217;s \u200befforts to \u2062reduce greenhouse\u200b gas emissions \u2063and transition to cleaner energy sources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom urges an early halt to summer-blend fuel due to surging gas prices. In a letter to state agencies, he requests permission for oil companies to transition to the more affordable winter fuel ahead of schedule. 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