economy
March 11, 2026
Nevada governor warns California climate altering threatens regional fuel
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-NV) is warning that California’s climate policies could have ripple effects beyond its borders, cautioning that changes to the state’s oil regulations may threaten fuel supplies across the West.
TL;DR
- Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo warned California Governor Gavin Newsom about potential negative impacts of California's climate policies on regional fuel supplies.
- Nevada depends on California refineries for about 88% of its gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
- The concern stems from proposed changes to California's Cap-Invest Program, which limits greenhouse gas emissions.
- Gasoline prices are rising in California and Nevada, with national averages also increasing.
- Fifteen Democratic California Assembly members have also asked regulators to reconsider amendments to the cap-invest system, fearing further strain on the energy market.
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