# For years, I hoped the petroleum energy giants would push back against global warming activists, eco-nuts who believed carbon dioxide was toxic.

*business · news · 2026-05-25 · Watts Up With That*

## Key points

- Chevron launched a sign campaign at California gas stations blaming Sacramento's policies for high gas prices.
- The campaign uses QR codes on pumps directing customers to more information about state taxes and regulations.
- Governor Newsom's office responded by urging drivers to avoid Chevron on Memorial Day weekend.
- Chevron claims California lost nearly 18% of its refining capacity in less than a year.
- Valero Energy was recently fined $3.25 million for air quality violations at its Benicia refinery.

**Companies:** Chevron, Phillips 66, Valero Energy Corporation
**Countries:** United States

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