WSPA

Advocating for policy that ensures everyone has access to safe, affordable, and reliable energy #PowerInEverybody

[Antonio Villaraigosa @AVillaraigosa]

Closing refineries raises gas prices, kills jobs, and costs California billions. California produces the cleanest oil in the world — importing it just costs more and pollutes more. We need our refineries to stay open.

[Ashley Zavala @ZavalaA]

We also talked about the upcoming cap & invest vote that could impact the oil industry and the governor's race.

Our full interview here:
https://t.co/AHYCSS9qfQ

[Ashley Zavala @ZavalaA]

"Consumers should be concerned."

Leader of the Western States Petroleum Association, @WSPAPrez says she agrees with state energy officials when it comes to uncertainty around oil/gas supply in California.

"California is going to have to be fighting for that"

[Jodie Muller @WSPAPrez]

The consequences of California's energy policies have been exposed with the ongoing global unrest. Decades of attacks on California's oil & gas industry have made us increasingly vulnerable to disruptions in our fuel supply. I enjoyed speaking with KCRA's @ZavalaA about the very real risks we are currently facing due to these policies. We cannot continue down this path - too much is at stake. And we need a different approach from policymakers.

[Ashley Zavala @ZavalaA]

California Politics 360 this Sunday:

• @ChadBianco on his run for Governor

• Senator @SashaReneePerez on State Farm investigation

• @WSPAPrez on gas prices and supply

• Cassie Manjikian with CA Perinatal Wellness Alliance

[Ashley Zavala @ZavalaA]

@AsmCottie WSPA urges CALeg to:

1) ensure there is in-state capacity to help when disruption hits
2) "stop believing" outsourcing energy needs will solve problems
3) fix hostile business climate pushing oil industry away
4) ensure state & locals are on same page about need for refineries

[Ashley Zavala @ZavalaA]

@AsmCottie Western States Petroleum Association President Jodie Muller is up:

"California's petroleum system has been weakened by design, and global events are now exposing just how fragile it has become."

"This wasn't unforeseen... The CEC warned about this for decades.."

[Jodie Muller @WSPAPrez]

Even before the conflict in the Middle East, California drivers were paying the highest gas prices in the country by a huge margin. Decades of bad policy have limited California’s energy supplies and made us more dependent on foreign fuel sources. Now that our supply chain has been disrupted, you can see how reckless it was to outsource our energy infrastructure to other parts of the globe. Unexpected disruptions are bound to happen, but a strong in-state oil and gas industry will boost our resilience and protect consumers from supply shocks. Appreciate Jon Slavet for the great discussion on why it’s so important to protect what’s left of California’s fuel infrastructure. Watch our full conversation here: https://t.co/gsygdeMU2b @realjonslavet

[Sacramento Press Club @SacPressClub]

A big thank you to our Feature Sponsor, the Western States Petroleum Association @OfficialWSPA, for supporting our Golden State Journalism Awards!

Your partnership helps us celebrate the best in local journalism. 📰✨ #SacPressClub

[Jodie Muller @WSPAPrez]

Our refiners have been warning for years: rising costs, unique regulatory mandates, and long‑term policy uncertainty make it increasingly difficult to justify investments in California. When it no longer makes sense to do business here, refineries close, eliminating jobs and tax revenue. Fewer refineries also makes for a less resilient fuel supply and makes us more vulnerable to price volatility. California has to protect what’s left of our remaining capacity to ensure businesses and consumers have access to the energy our economy relies on.

[bluecollarcoalition @_bluecollarjobs]

Gas prices are spiking and refineries are closing. More regulations = less jobs. Keep California affordable. Vote no on SB 1259. #caleg #gas #economy

[Jodie Muller @WSPAPrez]

A new report signals the threat of significant cost increases for consumers thanks to @center4jobs

If SB 982 becomes law, Californias will be facing higher fuel costs – an estimated 40–61 cents per gallon for gasoline and even more for diesel.

Importantly, at a time when we need to protect what’s left of our refining capacity, SB 982 makes it impossible to guarantee refineries can stay open in California.

#SB982

https://t.co/fwu1Aw59f8

[California Insider Show @CA_Insider]

In this episode, @WSPAPrez, President and CEO of the @OfficialWSPA, and Skip York, Energy and Oil Fellow at the Baker Institute, joined us to unpack California's fuel situation.

https://t.co/i9H44ZUS3u
#California

[Jodie Muller @WSPAPrez]

Global refineries are now chasing heavier sour crude; the same type California refineries are optimized to process. Now California is sourcing less crude from its own reserves and has become increasingly reliant on global oil sources to supply in-state refineries. Why are we forcing California refineries to outbid entire countries for oil that is available right here at home? California policymakers need to shield consumers from geopolitical risks that threaten our fuel supply. In-state production and refining will always be more reliable.

The title speaks for itself: "Oil Refiners Pay Huge Premiums to Replace Middle East Crude."

https://t.co/cSF5kXwjov

[Jodie Muller @WSPAPrez]

For every person discussing gas prices in California right now, be sure to watch this segment.  Well worth your time.

https://t.co/Y92uuSQO8Q

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[Californians for Energy Independence @LocalCAEnergy]

California energy policies are forcing our state to rely on more costly foreign imports and handing control of our energy supply to volatile foreign countries. That makes our energy supply and gas prices more vulnerable to trade wars and global conflicts.

[CBS Sacramento @CBSSacramento]

For years, California leaders accused oil companies of price gouging at the pump, but a state investigation found no evidence of that. Instead, a CBS News California investigation found what's really driving the highest gas prices in the U.S. https://t.co/NTCE6Dx6kl

[Susan Shelley @Susan_Shelley]

CARB doesn't have to care what Californians think.
Change the law to put affordability concerns ahead of greenhouse gas reduction and bullet train funding.

[Ashley Zavala @ZavalaA]

New:
Several California Assembly Democrats urge CARB to go back to drawing board on cap & invest proposal for fuels, gas and electricity.

“It is now evident that California’s regulatory environment has driven out actors necessary for an affordable energy consumer market.”

[Chevron @Chevron]

We are urging California policymakers to revise proposed energy policy changes, which threaten to:

→ Raise energy costs
→ Cut jobs
→ Strain energy reliability

Read the letter and take action on the issue: https://t.co/H2wx76OUH5