Energy secretary tears Gavin Newsom apart for stream of ‘ignorant’ comments on gas prices
By Benjamin Brown
Published on March 17, 2026.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has accused Gavin Newsom of being "ignorant" for blaming the spike in gas prices on Donald Trump and the conflict in Iran for causing them to rise. Wright accused Newsom's comments about California's oil and gas production, which imports the majority of its oil from overseas, and consumes more hydrocarbons than any other states. He also stated that California's strict environmental regulations have led to higher gas prices. Critics argue that California’s strict regulations have negatively impacted industry growth and forced refineries to seek alternative sources of oil.
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