Newsom’s Press Team Tells Motorists to AVOID Chevron Gas This Holiday Weekend
More than 95% of Chevron retail gas stations in the United States are independently owned and operated
By Katy Grimes, May 21, 2026 4:16 pm
Well, we have another “break-the-glass” moment from Governor Gavin Newsom’s communications toddlers – this time they have picked a fight with Chevron, the third largest oil company on the planet, and are telling motorists:
“Californians, if you’re hitting the road this holiday weekend, be sure to AVOID Chevron. Pro tip: unbranded gas comes from the same refineries, storage tanks, and pipelines, and it meets the same state standards to keep your engine running clean, even if it doesn’t have a fancy name like ‘Techron.’ Big Oil is already making billions off Trump’s Iran War; don’t let them rip you off even more by overpaying for the brand name.”
Californians, if you’re hitting the road this holiday weekend, be sure to AVOID Chevron.
Pro tip: unbranded gas comes from the same refineries, storage tanks, and pipelines, and it meets the same state standards to keep your engine running clean, even if it doesn’t have a fancy… pic.twitter.com/FMTnNHE0Bn
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) May 21, 2026
I don’t suppose they care that more than 95% of Chevron retail fueling stations in the United States are independently owned and operated. By people. People who took a chance in business. People who put their butts on the line every day, especially here in California.
This unprecedented childish toddler reaction comes on the heels of Chevron posting signs at its gas stations telling motorists that the high gas prices are because of California politicians and political choices:
Apparently, Governor Gavin Newsom doesn’t want Californians reading Chevron’s new signs, because Chevron is right.
California has the highest gasoline taxes and fees in the U.S., which significantly cause its highest-in-the-nation gas prices compared to other states.
AAA verifies this on a daily basis – VOILÀ!
As the Globe has reported for all 7+ years of Newsom’s governorship, gas prices have been climbing as Newsom squeezes the oil and gas industry with environmental regulations, laws and gas taxes and fees.
Here are some of the costly taxation policies implemented in California by the Democrat supermajority Legislature, Democrat Governor and Air Resources Board (appointed by the Governor) that drive up the cost of gasoline:
- 71 cents – State gas tax – increases annually
- 28 cents – Cap and Trade (estimate)
- 23 cents – Low Carbon Fuel Standard (estimate)
- 2 cents – Underground Storage Fee
- 10-15 cents – California’s switch to summer-blend costs more to produce than other types of gasoline.
- 14.4 cents – State sales tax (estimate based on 6/20 average price)
- 18.4 cents – Federal Excise tax
California’s total gas tax is approximately $1.61 per gallon – on top of increasing gas prices, and was estimated to be nearly $2.00 per gallon by 2026 because the California Air Resources Board is proposing amendments to the “Cap and Invest” regulations. As we reported, Chevron has been warning that the state’s proposed regulations will cripple the survivability of the state’s remaining refineries, increase fuel costs, and eliminate many high-paying jobs.
So here we are about to enjoy a holiday weekend when many Californians hit the road for some fun, and Governor Newsom’s handpicked team of leftist weirdos are telling you not to get your gas at Chevron. I don’t think any governor’s administration has ever stooped so low as to target a business like this.
Meanwhile, watch where you drive because California’s gas taxes aren’t spent to maintain the state’s crappy roads. A bent rim or popped tires can ruin a holiday weekend.
Everyone, Have a lovely Memorial Day weekend – except Gavin Newsom and his cheeky team of toddler-boys.
And I’ll be gassing up at Chevron.
A California native and Navy mom, Katy lives in Sacramento, CA.
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Newscum and his cabal are the biggest liars in history. Gasoline has different additive packages depending on the brand of gas, and some are better than others. Chevron gasoline is among the best gasolines on the market, and also meets auto manufacturers’ Top Tier gasoline requirements.
Don’t listen to dummies like Newscum. He’s ruined the state. Now he is trying to ruin your car. Moron.
Can we please have an intelligent governor elected to office this time?
Sounds like Gavie and his “Press Team” are holding a grudge about Chevron moving their corporate headquarters from the San Ramon valley to the Houston area. Imagine that.
Gavin and his people need to grow up.
As if that’s even possible.
Newsom has made a political miscalculation by taking on Chevron. No one drives all over town to buy gas. They go to their local station- no matter what the brand. And taxpayers know state policies make our gas more expensive than the other 49 states. I applaud Chevron for telling the truth.
So let me make sure I have this straight. This weekend I should fill up at Chevron!
I’m filling all of my cars at Chevron this weekend! Go Chevron!
Thanks Gavin. I will now make a point of buying all my gas from the local Chevron station. BTW, it’s always clean and the prices are about the same as anywhere else. if he is telling the truth (laughing out load) non-Chevron gas would be considerably less expensive. It isn’t. What a lying POS.
Although I usually fill up my car (with the Chad Bianco for Governor magnet on it) at Costco, I think I’ll be filling up at the lowest-priced Chevron station nearby, just to flip Newsom and his juvenile “press team” the bird…
What a complete a-hole, the terminal-TDS Governor SoyBoy is….
(with the Chad Bianco for Governor magnet on it) –
Don’t tell me, let me guess: You take your Bianco sticker off and put it inside your car while you’re shopping so some ‘morally and intellectually superior” leftist doesn’t damage your rig while you’re shopping.
Your thinking is brilliant, Friend!
You are 100% on the money, Ted!
Had to get the word out there, because people ARE concerned that the TDS-addled Dems amongst us (and yes, I live adjacent to a hive of the crazies) might be triggered to take action, but I keep it on when I’m around the vehicle or in my conservative “bubble” area, but even then, one never knows…
The more interviews I watch with Bianco, the more I believe that he is a stronger candidate than Hilton, who gives me squishy vibes, and not much spine to go up against these TDS-afflicted Dems and their union armies.
The most compelling combo is Bianco & Collenberg to get AG at the head of the table and get their input on resource allocation issues…. big nope on the Gloria Romero “hope for change” bus….
Thanks for the kind observation!
And notice that the car is BLUE….
Newsom has caused me to buy my next fuel purchases from Chevron. He and his democrat brethren have been attacking energy companies for decades, while simultaneously burdening Californians with exorbitant taxes, fees, and other fabricated costs to the fuel that they need. The energy companies are NOT the enemy, Newsom and the democrat party are.
100% right on the money…
I never go to Chevron but I see this as a dare & will have no choice but to visit Chevron over the holiday weekend.
Buy our gas on base, use whatever they sell. I pay no attention to the overgrown child Newsom. He has no chance of even getting the nomination in 28, much less getting elected POTUS.
Most Chevron stations are independently owned and operated by small business owners so again Newsom’s bitchy queens on his rapid response media team don’t care about small business owners who are struggling to survive under the oppressive and toxic business environment created by the Newsom regime and Democrats.
Who are the bitchy queens on Newsom’s rapid response media team? Izzy Gardon, an obnoxious bespectacled Jewish bitchy queen with a penchant for wearing bowties, is the governor’s Communications Director. Brandon Richards (he/him | 🏳️🌈 bi+ ) heads Newsom’s rapid-response efforts online and he’s equally obnoxious and bitchy.
The team are part of the demonic Democrat LGBTQ+ mafia that dominates the evil Newsom regime and they operate with Newsom’s full endorsement.
Both out of San Franfreakshow, no doubt….
Izzy Gardon is originally from Sacramento and graduated with a degree in political science from Seattle University.
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacgardon/)
(https://www.hercampus.com/school/seattle-u/izzy-gardon/)
Brandon Richards is originally from Seattle and graduated with a degree in political science from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon.
(https://x.com/BrandonRichards)
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjrichards/)