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California and Feds Agree on Gas, Disagree on Climate | Venice Beach News
California’s top energy regulator David Hochschild says he shares federal concerns about keeping oil refineries open to stabilize gas prices—but sharply criticizes Washington’s push to restart offshore drilling and cancel wind leases as “unbelievably reckless.” He blames Trump-era policies and global events like the Iran war for fuel price spikes, calling the current federal energy strategy a “political version of COVID” and California’s lawsuits its “immune system.” While willing to collaborate on refinery issues, California is fiercely defending its climate agenda in court, drawing a clear…
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