Gavin Newsom declares war on Chevron and California small businesses as he tells drivers to avoid gas stations
Governor Gavin Newsom has urged Californians to avoid Chevron gas stations during the Memorial Day weekend due to high gas prices. He claims that unbranded gas is a better option as it comes from the same sources as branded gas but at a lower cost. Chevron has responded, stating that many of its stations are independently owned small businesses and criticized Newsom's comments as an attack on them.
- ▪Governor Newsom advised drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations amid rising gas prices.
- ▪He claimed that unbranded gas is sourced from the same refineries and is cheaper than branded options.
- ▪Chevron's spokesperson stated that many Chevron stations are independently owned and criticized Newsom's remarks.
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Metro Gavin Newsom declares war on Chevron and California small businesses as he tells drivers to avoid gas stations By Katie Jerkovich Published May 21, 2026, 6:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Gov. Gavin Newsom has decided to declare war on Chevron and small businesses as he tells drivers to avoid filing up at California gas stations this Memorial Day weekend. The California governor’s press office told travelers who are hitting the highway this holiday to “be sure to AVOID Chevron” amid the state’s sky-rocketing gas prices. Newsom’s Thursday post claimed the company’s “branded” blend costs drivers more at the pump compared to “unbranded” gas.
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