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Industry News
Below are articles from our Monday Morning Report, industry news, and stories where CIPA is mentioned or quoted.


Bridging the Knowledge Gap: CIPA’s Capitol Education Efforts Highlight Oil’s Role in Food Security
For decades, CIPA has been a consistent, steady voice in the State Capitol, educating lawmakers and staff on the indispensable role that...
2 hours ago


White House Eyes Action Against Environmental Groups That Target Key Industries
In a development that could reshape the energy, housing, agricultural, and water industries, Bloomberg is reporting that the Trump...
2 hours ago


Valero and Phillips 66 Closures Signal a New Crisis for California’s Fuel Supply, Jobs, and Economic Future
The announcements of Valero’s plans to shutter its Benicia refinery by April 2026 and Phillips 66’s decision to close its Los Angeles...
2 hours ago


SB 222 Dies in Committee: Unprecedented Legal Theory Rejected After Months of CIPA Advocacy
Last week, Senate Bill 222 by Senator Scott Wiener failed to advance in the Senate Judiciary Committee, an outcome that represents a...
2 hours ago


California Democrats Are Driving Gas Prices Sky High
For years, Governor Gavin Newsom has accused oil companies of price gouging, blaming them for California’s high gas prices. A new study...
Apr 9


California’s Energy Policy Risks Are Leaving It Behind in the AI Boom
In a sharp and timely op-ed, Josiah Neeley, resident senior fellow in energy at the R Street Institute, lays out a clear-eyed warning for...
Apr 9


CIPA Joins IPAA in Strong Federal Push Against Methane Emissions Charge
Last week, the California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA) joined with the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)...
Apr 7


Trump Freezes Orphaned Well Cleanup Funds: What It Means for Oil States
In a major shift, the Trump administration has paused billions in federal funding designated to plug orphaned and abandoned wells. The...
Apr 2


Oil Pushes Back Against State Climate Laws with Support from Trump
The oil industry is mounting a renewed effort to fight back against a wave of state-level climate lawsuits and regulatory actions, with...
Apr 2


Senate Bill 13 Advances with Unanimous Bipartisan Support
Senate Bill 13 ( SB 13 ), introduced by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), has successfully passed out of the Senate Environmental...
Apr 2
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