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Fuel Gas Price Crisis

 

by: Republican Party of Orange County
Published: April 13, 2026

 

 

SACRAMENTO...California’s punishing gas prices aren’t some mystery, they’re the direct result of years of liberal policymaking that has made energy more expensive at every turn.

A CBS News investigation undercut the long-standing talking point of “price gouging,” finding instead that California’s high taxes, aggressive environmental regulations, and shrinking refinery capacity are the real drivers behind prices that far exceed the national average.

Rather than confront the consequences of their own agenda, Democrats have continued to deflect blame onto oil companies, even as their policies restrict supply, increase dependence on imports, and deliberately raise costs on working Californians.

Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez’s AB 1791 is a commonsense response to the crushing cost pressures facing California families, standing in sharp contrast to the status quo in Sacramento.

While entrenched Democrats continue to defend high taxes and burdensome regulations that drive up everyday expenses, AB 1791 aims to deliver real relief by cutting through bureaucratic barriers and putting money back in the pockets of working Californians.

At a time when residents are already struggling with skyrocketing gas prices and a higher cost of living, Kate Sanchez continues to demonstrate the need for Republicans in office.