# Gov. Gavin Newsom told drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations this Memorial Day weekend.

*business · news · 2026-05-21 · New York Post*

## Key points

- Gov. Newsom publicly urged Californians to avoid Chevron gas stations this Memorial Day weekend.
- Branded gasoline from Chevron, 76, and Valero is about $0.30 more per gallon than unbranded fuel.
- Unbranded gas in California meets the same state standards as branded fuel but costs less.
- Chevron claims most of its stations targeted by Newsom are operated by small business owners.

**Companies:** Chevron
**Countries:** United States

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