Gavin Newsom Critiques Trump's Offshore Drilling Amid Rising Gas Prices
Gavin Newsom Says Trump 'Illegally' Revived Offshore Drilling—Then Gas Prices Went Up

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly reviving offshore drilling illegally, claiming it contributed to rising gas prices. Since the restart of the Sable Offshore pipeline, California gas prices increased by 10%, while national prices rose by 16%.
- 01Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of illegally using the Defense Production Act to revive offshore drilling.
- 02Since the Sable Offshore pipeline restarted, California gas prices increased by 10%, and U.S. prices rose by 16%.
- 03Newsom referred to Energy Secretary Chris Wright as a 'Big Oil Shill' and criticized the administration's focus on stock prices over consumer relief.
- 04Despite the criticisms, the national average gas price was $4.174 per gallon, with California averaging $5.9020 per gallon.
- 05Illinois Governor JB Pritzker also criticized Trump, highlighting gas prices exceeding $5 in several states.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly condemned President Donald Trump's actions to promote offshore drilling, claiming they are illegal and have exacerbated high gas prices. Newsom's press office highlighted that since the Sable Offshore pipeline was restarted, gas prices in California surged by 10%, while the national average saw a 16% increase. The governor criticized the Trump administration for allegedly prioritizing the stock recovery of Sable Offshore Corp. over the financial relief of consumers. In a separate statement, Newsom labeled Energy Secretary Chris Wright a 'Big Oil Shill' and urged him to advocate for an end to the Iran war, which he believes contributes to high gas prices. Despite these criticisms, the national average gas price reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA) was $4.174 per gallon, with California's average at $5.9020 per gallon, following a period of elevated costs. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker also joined the criticism, pointing out that gas prices were above $5 in multiple states.
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Rising gas prices in California could strain household budgets and affect transportation costs for residents.
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