Ted Cruz calls out Gavin Newsom after paying $3.99 a gallon in Texas ‘the problem isn’t Chevron, it’s California’s stupid energy policies’
Senator Ted Cruz criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for blaming Chevron for high gas prices in California. Cruz argued that the real issue lies in California's energy policies, highlighting the stark difference in gas prices between Texas and California. As of now, California's average gas price is significantly higher than the national average, which has sparked ongoing debates about state policies and their impact on consumers.
- ▪Ted Cruz stated that the problem with high gas prices in California is due to the state's energy policies, not Chevron.
- ▪In Texas, Cruz paid $3.99 per gallon for gas, while California drivers are facing an average price of $6.109 per gallon.
- ▪Governor Newsom recently criticized Chevron for its pricing, claiming that branded gas costs more than unbranded alternatives.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 21:05:07 -0400 |
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Metro Ted Cruz calls out Gavin Newsom after paying $3.99 a gallon in Texas ‘the problem isn’t Chevron, it’s California’s stupid energy policies’ By Katie Jerkovich Published May 26, 2026, 9:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Sen. Ted Cruz blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom for trying to blame Chevron as the reason gas prices in California are the highest in the nation, saying the real reason is the state’s “stupid energy policies.” The Republican lawmaker said he was back home in Texas and had just gone to the Chevron gas station to fill up his car following the Memorial Day weekend, paying less than four dollars to fill up. “Just filled my tank. In Texas, gas is $3.99 a gallon,” the post from the Texas Senator read. Just filled my tank.
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