California once produced 40% of America’s oil – Now it is down to 2% & dropping due to Gov. Newsom’s anti-energy policies

California once produced 40% of America's oil; now that number is down to 2% and dropping due to Gavin Newsom's anti-energy policies, which restrict new drilling and limit existing production.

Newsom's policies don't just impact people's wallets; by restricting local oil… pic.twitter.com/gIM8mPcNp2

— American Energy Institute (@4AmericanEnergy) April 20, 2026