Gavin Newsom targets Chevron

California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a direct attack on Chevron, urging residents to avoid the company's gas stations in response to high fuel prices.

The governor's office accused the oil giant of profiteering from the Iran war while misleadingly blaming California's climate policies for the spike at the pump.

Chevron had recently posted signs at its stations claiming state regulations were the primary driver of costs, a claim Newsom's administration has labeled 'dishonest.' A major oil industry group has fired back, criticizing the governor for his own reliance on chauffeured vehicles while offering driving tips to struggling commuters.