Reversing harmful policies, restoring lawful access to mineral rights, and strengthening California’s production capacity are essential steps
By Nick Busse
State laws threatening oil production harm veterans, families, and the military infrastructure that depends on a stable supply of domestic fuel.
As California has become increasingly dependent on imported fuels, concerns are rising about the national security implications of this shift. For decades, California ranked among America’s top oil producing states, but today more than 65 percent of the oil we consume is imported, often from unstable regions that lack California’s strict environmental standards.
This dependence exposes California to global volatility. Conflicts, embargoes, and regional instability can disrupt supply lines and intensify the fuel price pressures Californians already face.
Analysts say the recent arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro could lead to America gaining access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. However, the situation remains fraught with uncertainty as a Maduro ally has now taken the country’s helm, only highlighting how risky it is to depend on unstable regions for our fuel.
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