Oil Isn’t the Whole Story on Gas Prices
California can’t control the price of crude, but a more resilient and flexible fuel supply chain would help protect against price volatility.
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News & Analysis
Sep 23, 2026
Do Working Families Really Want to Pay for Climate Leadership? >
A UC Berkeley economist argues state climate policies that raise costs and have little impact are worth it for “leadership.” There is little evidence that Californians agree.
Sep 22, 2026
‘Mid-transition’ is Dangerously Misleading >
The term is a disingenuous description for a state where 80% of light duty vehicles run on gasoline and drivers consume 13 billion gallons of fuel per year.
Sep 17, 2026
Gasoline Imports Aren’t Inevitable. They’re a Choice. >
Imports are only inevitable because Sacramento policies have made refining untenable. That's a choice that can be reversed.
Sep 16, 2026
The ‘Import Competition’ Argument Doesn’t Add Up >
The narrative leaves out a crucial, longstanding fact: gasoline imports are more expensive than the fuel produced by in-state refineries.
Sep 09, 2026
Five Energy Policy Myths California’s Next Governor Should Reject >
California’s energy policies aren’t working for everyone. Now is the time to challenge the conventional wisdom driving the state’s energy agenda.
Aug 25, 2026
California and Europe Pay the Price of Dependence >
Both regions are discovering a harsh reality: import dependence means someone else decides what you pay for the fuels you need.
Aug 18, 2026
Do California Energy Policies Work for Everyone? The Data Says No. >
A Breakthrough Institute analysis found California's approach to energy and climate is leaving working families behind.
Aug 12, 2026
How the Strait of Hormuz Became California’s Vulnerability >
Relying on foreign oil and fuel imports makes California vulnerable to faraway geopolitical events it cannot control. Conflict in the Persian Gulf has shown how.
Jun 17, 2026
Hochul’s Energy Strategy Hailed as Blueprint for Democrats >
While remaining committed to a clean energy future, the New York governor has recalibrated climate targets to prioritize affordability.