Governor Newsom Says “Californians are Paying Less to Fill Up at the Pump”

Sacramento, CA…According to new data from the California Energy Commission, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in California is 20 cents lower than last year and 70 cents lower than 2022 – saving Californians billions of dollars at the pump.  That is still $2.08 per gallon more than the lowest price in other states.

Californians are paying less at the pump this holiday season, according to new data shared recently by the California Energy Commission. And it’s in part thanks to the Newsom Administration’s efforts to protect consumers at the pump with new transparency on the oil industry.

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Californians are paying less to fill up at the pump, with the annual average price for gasoline at a 3-year low, due in part to the state’s efforts to protect consumers and improve transparency of the petroleum industry.

State officials can better understand supply, demand, and price trends in the petroleum market because of transparency and accountability tools that can be used thanks to new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in recent years. 

The annual average price for gasoline in California is on track to be 20 cents per gallon less than 2023 and 70 cents per gallon lower than 2022 – adjusted for inflation, that’s more than $1 less per gallon. This equates to an avoided cost to Californians of about $2.5 billion compared to 2023 and $9.3 billion compared to 2022, Smith said.

The CEC is closely tracking gas prices as part of SB X1-2, looking at the influence of several factors, including gasoline supply and refinery maintenance. 

Smith talked about the data transparency and analysis activities that CEC is implementing under the law, including the following:

  • Expanded data collection efforts and analyzed tens of thousands of data submissions to improve understanding of the petroleum market.

  • Collected more detailed information on the timing and impact of refinery maintenance events to better understand how outages affect supply and prices.

  • Partnered with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to publish a report on gasoline prices and its impact on state revenues in May 2024. 

  • Published a transportation fuels assessment report in August 2024. The report describes the current state of the California transportation fuels market and identifies numerous policy options to mitigate price spikes and ensure a stable fuel supply.

Read more from the California Energy Commission here.

17 Responses to "Governor Newsom Says “Californians are Paying Less to Fill Up at the Pump”"

  1. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 7:17 am - at 7:17 am

    You’re full of shit newsom.

    Reply
    • Anonymous   December 24, 2024 7:50 am - at 7:50 am

      How come the idiotor of this site is constantly posting articles about Newsome, but does not print a single story about Trumps pick for AG of the USA, Matt Gaetz, and the release of a Congressional Ethics boards report finding that Gaetzs bangs l7 year olds, snorts coke and ecstacy, and smokes pot?

      How come the editor doesn’t print stories about the sleazeballs Trump is picking for his cabinet?

      Just wonderin’.

      Reply
      • Anonymous   December 24, 2024 8:40 am - at 8:40 am

        You’re just jealous Matt didn’t bang you.

        Reply
        • Anonymous   December 24, 2024 8:59 am - at 8:59 am

          I’m glad Hunter been clean and sober all his life 🙂

          Reply
      • Anonymous   December 24, 2024 3:28 pm - at 3:28 pm

        So you are happy you are paying over $2 gallon more than other states? Think about how much this actually hurts working people?

        Reply
    • Anonymous   December 24, 2024 10:16 am - at 10:16 am

      I know right? fuck that guy…how would he know…he doesn’t pay for his own gas

      Reply
  2. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 7:37 am - at 7:37 am

    Delusional

    Reply
  3. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 7:43 am - at 7:43 am

    And in other news the Pinesap won’t publish, Matt Gaetz, Trumps pick to be AG of the USA, has been shown to be a statutory rapist by Florida law, a cocaine snorting, Ecstacy downing, underage girl banging, felonious douchebag.
    AND, as stated, Trump wanted him to be AG!!! That fits perfect with Trumps profile of what he wants in a cabinet member. The panel that released the investigation by Congress was bipartisan by the way. 5 each Dems and Repubs. They voted in the majority to release investigation findings. Even though hypocrit Mike Johnson wanted its findings buried. Isn’t he supposed to be a Christian, and abhored by Gatze’s actions? So at least there is one Republican with morals.
    So to recap. The man Trump wanted to run the countries law enforcement is a felon(accused). Trump wanted this sleazeball to set the countries law enforcement priorities while he was banging 17 year olds, snortin coke, takein Ecstacy and smokin pot. Real nice Don, real nice.

    Fuk Trump, his minions, his followers, and ALL hypocritcal Republican voters.

    Reply
    • Anonymous   December 24, 2024 8:42 am - at 8:42 am

      Was that Joe’s coke they found at the white house?

      Reply
  4. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 7:45 am - at 7:45 am

    P.S. Merry Christmas to all!!

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    Reply
  5. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 9:01 am - at 9:01 am

    I love sore losers

    Reply
  6. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 9:07 am - at 9:07 am

    I came a long way turning on to Live Oak Dr. from the highway and park in front of my travel trailer.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 12:34 pm - at 12:34 pm

    Donald Jr back at the White House pharmacy. Donald can get better access to his cognitive medication. And Eric can have his Adderal back.

    Reply
  8. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 3:19 pm - at 3:19 pm

    GOP congress members revolting against the don’s billionaire plans.
    Many voters for the don have voters regret.
    They voted for the team, now say oh shi* , this is not good for me or my family.
    The don is filling your stockings with coal.
    Merry donmas!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 3:57 pm - at 3:57 pm

    ^^^ And Vladimir is putin in your ass…,,,

    Reply
  10. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 4:01 pm - at 4:01 pm

    John John

    Reply
  11. Anonymous   December 24, 2024 4:01 pm - at 4:01 pm

    The price of crude oil delivered to Ca refineries is much lower , mid $60s to $70 per barrel. This is why pump prices are lower.
    Controls, examining supply to pump prices helps, but crude oil prices determine pump price .
    Adequate reserves also are a major factor.
    This is why consumers need regulatory agencies, otherwise the big corporations will gouge us all.

    Reply

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