Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday over high fuel prices, arguing that the state's climate rules are responsible for the wide gap between pump prices in California and much of the country.
Cruz Blames California Rules For Gas Prices
The Texas Republican entered the dispute after posting a photo on X showing he paid $3.99 per gallon at a Texas fuel station. Addressing Newsom directly, Cruz wrote, "Hey Gavin—the problem isn't Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX), it's California's stupid energy policies…."
The post was a counterpunch to Newsom, who spent the holiday weekend urging Californians to avoid Chevron stations. Newsom's office said "Big Oil" was gouging drivers and using global market disruptions to pad profits, as the governor pushed consumers toward unbranded gasoline.
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