Steve Hilton posted on X, questioning why gas prices in California are consistently $2 higher than in other states. According to the post, Democrat policies require shipping oil from Iraq instead of using local supplies from Kern County. He added that as governor, he would end the practice and bring prices down to $3 per gallon.
According to the post, Democrat policies require shipping oil from Iraq, 7,500 miles away, instead of using supplies from Kern County in the state. Hilton states that as governor, he will end this practice so Californians can have $3 gas. The specific claims about oil sourcing and policy effects have not been independently confirmed.
Online Reactions to Steve Hilton’s Post
Some users supported the criticism of state policies and called for greater use of local oil. One wrote, “Gas prices on the California/Arizona border on the 8 heading into Yuma. If you guessed $6.80 was in California, you’d be correct. Democrat policies did this.”
Another stated, “Newsom refuses to allow offshore drilling here because he claims it is devastating to the environment, but he has no problem getting 40% of our fuel from offshore operations in Guyana & Brazil. Why can those countries drill safely & effectively but California can’t?”
A third added, “Thank God someone is speaking out on these insane Democrat policies in California !! Totally crazy that we have to buy all our oil from overseas when California has a lot of oil, and our gas prices are the highest in the US .. unreal.”
One more agreed, “Yes, we need to stop importing oil from around the world and get it from the U.S.A.”
Others offered different perspectives. One commenter noted, “Gas taxes are the highest in the nation. Doesn’t really matter where it is shipped from; prices will always be subject to geopolitical events. But having it shipped from a local source will help with transport costs.”
The post stands out because of the ongoing debate over California’s high fuel costs, oil sourcing, and state energy policies.
Steve Hilton’s post has become part of the wider online conversation about California’s fuel prices and energy policies. The discussion continues as users weigh the merits of local oil production against current state regulations.
