(EDITOR’S NOTE: This piece was originally published on October 9, 2022, but is being republished after California Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed that the state’s high gas prices are caused by “gouging” from oil companies during a debate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Newsom signed even more regulations into law in 2022 and 2023. One law requires oil companies to inform customers about “how much money they’re making off Californians on their websites; oil companies are now hitting back by posting QR codes at the pump where customers can learn how much they’re paying in taxes and fees.)Read More
FACT CHECK: California’s Regulations and Gas Taxes Cause High Gas Prices, Not Greedy Oil Companies
