"The bill allows the state to require oil refiners to maintain a minimum inventory of fuel to avoid supply shortages that create higher gasoline prices for consumers, and higher profits for the industry," said Governor Newsom, emphasizing the need for preventative measures to keep gas prices in check.
"Democrats know these new regulations will do nothing to actually lower gas prices," said Assembly Republican James Gallagher, criticizing the measures for their potential to backfire and arguing that more direct actions are necessary for relief.
"The bill received pushback from Republican lawmakers, labor groups and the oil industry, which argued that it could unintentionally spike gas prices and threaten worker safety," illustrating the contentious debate surrounding the legislation.
"Gallagher said Assembly Republicans proposed several bills that would have immediately offered drivers relief at the pump... Democrats refused to vote on the bills and instead pushed forward with the governor's 'half-baked mandate'," showcasing the partisan divide on effective solutions to gas prices.
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