{"id":446656,"date":"2026-05-26T10:23:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=446656"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:23:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:23:40","slug":"chevron-launches-new-sign-campaign-targeting-sacramento-as-california-gas-prices-hit-new-highs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=446656","title":{"rendered":"Chevron Launches New Sign Campaign Targeting Sacramento as California Gas Prices Hit New Highs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"482\" data-attachment-id=\"446658\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=446658\" 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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0-ChatGPT-Chevron-Launches-New-Sign-Campaign-Targeting-Sacramento-as-California-Gas-Prices-Hit-New-Highs.png?fit=723%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0-ChatGPT-Chevron-Launches-New-Sign-Campaign-Targeting-Sacramento-as-California-Gas-Prices-Hit-New-Highs.png?resize=723%2C482&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-446658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0-ChatGPT-Chevron-Launches-New-Sign-Campaign-Targeting-Sacramento-as-California-Gas-Prices-Hit-New-Highs.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0-ChatGPT-Chevron-Launches-New-Sign-Campaign-Targeting-Sacramento-as-California-Gas-Prices-Hit-New-Highs.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0-ChatGPT-Chevron-Launches-New-Sign-Campaign-Targeting-Sacramento-as-California-Gas-Prices-Hit-New-Highs.png?w=1446&amp;ssl=1 1446w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/wattsupwiththat.com\/2026\/05\/25\/chevron-launches-new-sign-campaign-targeting-sacramento-as-california-gas-prices-hit-new-highs\/\">Watts Up With That?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legalinsurrection.com\/2026\/05\/chevron-launches-new-sign-campaign-targeting-sacramento-as-california-gas-prices-hit-new-highs\/\">From Legal Insurrection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>It will be interesting to see how the Chevron sign campaign works out for the company, on this busy Memorial Day weekend.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Posted by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalinsurrection.com\/author\/leslieeastman\/\">Leslie Eastman<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"451\" data-attachment-id=\"446663\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=446663\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-238.png?fit=636%2C451&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"636,451\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-238.png?fit=636%2C451&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-238.png?resize=636%2C451&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-446663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-238.png?w=636&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-238.png?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For years, I hoped the petroleum energy giants would push back against global warming activists, eco-nuts who believed carbon dioxide was toxic, and regulation-mad bureaucrats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, these corporations were content to try to negotiate with these extremists. This encouraged the extremists in California to double down, as there is no effective check on their lunatic policy-making ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, Gavin<a href=\"https:\/\/legalinsurrection.com\/2024\/09\/gov-gavin-newsom-wants-mandate-for-oil-companies-to-create-stockpile-of-gasoline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;Newsom signed into law&nbsp;<\/a>a measure ordering energy producers to stockpile gasoline, despite pushback from industry.&nbsp; Then, the oil companies began to see the handwriting on the wall and made a strategic retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oilprice.com\/Latest-Energy-News\/World-News\/California-Faces-High-Pump-Prices-as-Phillips-66-Shuts-LA-Refinery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phillips 66 terminated operations<\/a>&nbsp;at its Los Angeles-area refinery in the fourth quarter of 2025.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalinsurrection.com\/2024\/08\/california-loses-one-more-company-to-texas-as-chevron-flees-the-once-golden-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chevron moved its headquarters to Texa<\/a>s, citing high taxes and burdensome regulations. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalinsurrection.com\/2025\/04\/california-losing-important-valero-oil-refinery-exclusive-supplier-of-travis-afb\/\">Valero Energy Corporation, which<\/a>&nbsp;announced plans to close its Benicia oil refinery (located just northeast of San Francisco, in 2026), has just been fined for \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/climate\/article\/valero-benicia-refinery-fine-22231168.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air quality violations<\/a>\u201d to the tune of $3.25 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Chevron has taken a new approach\u2026&nbsp;this time&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kmph.com\/news\/local\/chevron-takes-aim-at-sacramento-with-new-signs-blaming-state-policies-for-high-gas-prices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">directly targeting the regulators&nbsp;<\/a>and politicians who view its firm as evil and a cash cow&nbsp;deserving to be pilfered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers across California, including here in the Central Valley, may be noticing new signs posted at some Chevron gas stations pointing the finger at Sacramento for high gas prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The signs carry messages like: \u201cSacramento policies did this. Now, you pay more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others saying, \u201cCalifornia has the highest gas taxes and fees in America.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The signs also include a QR code customers can scan for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chevron says the campaign is meant to explain why Californians are paying some of the highest gas prices in the country.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chevron is letting customers know in California that it\u2019s not Donald Trump causing the insane gas prices in the state, it\u2019s California Democrats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chevron just added these new signs to their pumps educating customers, \u201cSacramento policies did this. Now you pay more\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCalifornia\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MzIYrzjaBz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pic.twitter.com\/MzIYrzjaBz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WallStreetApes\/status\/2057315314904318320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California Governor Gavin Newsom\u2019s Press Office was quick to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.perplexity.ai\/search\/8e09d4b4-c109-4800-b44f-e2f06e1ed137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">respond with snark<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in a spat with a major oil company over who is to blame for the state\u2019s high gas prices, with the Democratic governor\u2019s office urging drivers not to fill up at Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPro tip: unbranded gas comes from the same refineries, storage tanks, and pipelines, and it meets the same state standards to keep your engine running clean,\u201d Newsom\u2019s office posted Thursday on X. \u201cBig Oil is already making billions off Trump\u2019s Iran War; don\u2019t let them rip you off even more by overpaying for the brand name.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newsom\u2019s office cited an analysis by a group within the state\u2019s energy commission, which oversees the oil and gas industry, that found that Chevron averaged more than 60 to 80 cents per gallon above unbranded alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the response really wasn\u2019t what Newsom was expecting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks for the tip: I\u2019ll be sure to spend some extra money at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chevron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Chevron<\/a>&nbsp;this weekend!&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Buycott?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Buycott<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wkxuLPCAlL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pic.twitter.com\/wkxuLPCAlL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Tom Kattman (@TomKattman)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TomKattman\/status\/2057922071322149366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the U.S. Gas and Oil Association bolstered Chevron\u2019s position with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/05\/22\/us-news\/major-oil-group-claps-back-at-gavin-newsoms-chevron-attack-with-reality-check-about-govs-driving\/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=capost&amp;utm_source=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feedback of its own<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPro tip: Don\u2019t take Pro tips from a Politician who hasn\u2019t driven himself anywhere since 2004,\u201d the group wrote in a post on X Thursday that had gotten nearly 100,000 views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The association\u2019s president doubled down on the criticism in a statement to The California Post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s interesting how the politicians who are picked up every morning by a black SUV are experts on gas prices but always fail to recognize the impact their bad decisions actually have on gas prices,\u201d Tim Stewart said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group had been referencing Newsom\u2019s taxpayer-funded drivers, who ferry the governor between events across the state and leave him out of touch with everyday commuters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cChevron works hard to help educate Californians about Sacramento\u2019s energy and tax policies. These adversarial policies have resulted in California losing nearly 18% of its refining capacity in less than a year,\u201d a Chevron spokesperson told The California Post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMost Chevron-branded gas stations in California are independently owned and operated. Attacking California\u2019s small businesses like this is deeply unfair and irresponsible. We urge Sacramento to take energy policy seriously and stop making life expensive for California drivers,\u201d they added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pro tip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t take Pro tips from a Politician who hasn\u2019t driven himself anywhere since 2004.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3m6Rk7I40u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/t.co\/3m6Rk7I40u<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 US Oil &amp; Gas Association (@US_OGA)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/US_OGA\/status\/2057615205815783534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The growing tension between California regulators and oil companies underscores a disconnect between policymakers and the realities of energy demand, with producers continuing to supply a critical, everyday resource even as they face increasingly burdensome and counterproductive regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As companies push back and scale operations in response to these policies, they are highlighting the essential role they play in keeping the state moving and raising important questions about whether current regulatory approaches are driving up costs and undermining energy reliability rather than supporting practical, balanced solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will be interesting to see how the Chevron sign campaign works out for the company, on this busy Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It will be interesting to see how the Chevron sign campaign works out for the company, on this busy Memorial Day 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