The Newsom anti-gas, anti-family policy of killing the gasoline industry in California is now killing the Nevada economy. Since California provides most of the gas in Nevada, his efforts to raise the price or gas while limiting its availability is now affecting another State. I would hope that the Nevada Attorney General would sue California. I would hope the Trump DOJ would sue California for interference in interstate commerce.
“New laws went into effect in mid-January giving California more authority over refinery operations. Those laws, while meant to control spikes in California, have the potential to bring higher prices to Nevada and Arizona. Both states get gasoline delivered through pipelines that originate in the Los Angeles area.
California’s laws allow the state to require refineries to keep a minimum level of fuel available at all times, reducing the chance of severe shortages that would impact consumers. But keeping that inventory out of the mix means it’s not available for shipment to Nevada and Arizona, a potential disruption to prices in both states.
It is on these anti-business policies that Newsom is running for President.
Gas prices on the rise in Las Vegas; refinery law in effect in California
by: Greg Haas, KLAS, 2/14/25 https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/gas-prices-on-the-rise-in-las-vegas-refinery-law-in-effect-in-california/#:~:text=New%20laws%20went%20into%20effect,in%20the%20Los%20Angeles%20area.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Gas prices in the Las Vegas valley have jumped this week, up 14 cents since Sunday according to Gas Buddy.
The average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline at about 1 p.m. on Friday was about $3.82, according to a live update compiled from hundreds of retailers in the valley. That’s compared to Gas Buddy’s weekly report that put the average at $3.68 on Sunday.
A separate Friday report from AAA indicates the average price in Clark County is up to $3.89, with a statewide average of $3.87. AAA put the national average just above $3.16 per gallon.
It’s a seasonal trend, but there could be other factors contributing to higher prices at the pump very soon.
New laws went into effect in mid-January giving California more authority over refinery operations. Those laws, while meant to control spikes in California, have the potential to bring higher prices to Nevada and Arizona. Both states get gasoline delivered through pipelines that originate in the Los Angeles area.
California’s laws allow the state to require refineries to keep a minimum level of fuel available at all times, reducing the chance of severe shortages that would impact consumers. But keeping that inventory out of the mix means it’s not available for shipment to Nevada and Arizona, a potential disruption to prices in both states.
A joint letter from Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs protested California’s strategy in September. “The people of Nevada and Arizona should not have to foot the bill for California’s misguided policies — especially when it comes to higher gas prices,” the letter said.
Another disruption in fuel delivery to Nevada came in early January when wildfires cut power temporarily to pipeline pumping stations. That disruption was less than a day, and didn’t cause price spikes.
This is why we can’t afford to elect a Democrat for governor.