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President’s Corner
Arizona and Nevada’s Gas Supply In Danger
An unexpected alliance between Katie Hobbs, our Democrat governor and Joe Lombardo, Republican governor of Nevada has been forged. In September they sent a joint letter to Gavin Newsom, the disgraced governor of California, demanding that he not destroy our states’ gas supply. Arizona and Nevada are both dependent on California pipelines for their gasoline.
48% of Arizona’s gas supply depends on California refineries and the proposed cuts and refinery closures in California are causing heated interstate conflict over fuel costs. The argument reveals how California's strict refinery requirements, low-carbon fuel standards, and environmental regulations are creating a ripple effect that is hammering Arizona drivers at the pump. Arizona's leadership claims they're being forced to pay California-level prices despite having fewer regulations. The interconnected Western fuel supply chain gives California control over neighboring states. California is attempting to force refiners to keep more supplies on hand to manage gas prices there.
The three major oil companies are leaving the state. Phillips Petroleum in Southern CA. is shutting down in a few weeks. Valero in Northern CA. will be moving out in April due to the hostile environmental and punitive rules California is imposing on the company. Chevron Oil’s CEO attempted to have a conversation with Newsom regarding the higher taxes and restrictions that are making it impossible for gas station owners to remain in business. He stated that at a price of $5.09 per gallon, the state takes $1.44 in taxes, $0.60 goes to the state itself, 25% goes to the high-speed rail to nowhere, and the owner of the station only receives 8-20 cents a gallon! They cannot stay in business at that rate! Newsom refused to talk with the CEO, so after 145 years in business in CA. Chevron is also planning to leave the state! Now the projection is that gas prices will rise to $8 -10 a gallon! Newsom wouldn’t even have a discussion replying to the request only “No I’m good!”!
Arizona’s dependence on California for our gasoline means that shutting down all those refineries will be a disaster for our state. Will Arizona be able to find other sources when Sacramento loses its grip on the gasoline market as those California climate lunatics plan to go “all-electric” by 2030? Where will our gasoline come from? Can new pipelines be brought in from somewhere else? As things continue to unfold, we will look to our state and federal legislators as well as to the EPA & Department of Energy to recognize the seriousness of the problem and to come up with answers. Representative & candidate for Arizona governor Andy Biggs has a plan and to listen to it, Click Here
Patricia Moore
Men's Breakfast Club
The "Men's Breakfast Club" meets at 8:30 AM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Eagle's Nest Dining Room Alcove.
If you are interested in a lively, morning conversation about political events and your first cup of coffee, please attend this breakfast. This is a real opportunity for some "like-minded" discussion.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Chuck Streeter - streeter@greencafe.com
PCRC Women's Luncheon
If you are looking for an informative and lively conversation among "like-minded" women and the opportunity to "talk Republican," here is your chance!
The luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:30 AM in the Eagle's Nest Dining Room Alcove.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Vicki Streeter at streeter@greencafe.com