Oil Producers Group Criticizes California Democrat for Attributing District's Gas Prices to Iran Conflict

US Oil and Gas Association's Response: The US Oil & Gas Association (USOGA) fired back at Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., countering claims from Democrats regarding high gas prices and state taxes, asserting that these prices are not due to former President Trump's policies.

California's High Gas Prices: Khanna attempted to blame Trump for rising gas prices in California, which have surged to nearly $6 per gallon, attributing the issue to the "illegal and immoral war in Iran."

Critique of Tax Policies: USOGA criticized Khanna's proposed "Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act," arguing that it would repeat past mistakes that led to reduced domestic production and increased imports, ultimately raising costs for consumers.

Call for Local Solutions: The association urged California to focus on local solutions, such as reducing state-level taxes and increasing domestic oil and gas production, rather than shifting blame to federal policies.