Newsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem
The California governor encouraged Californians to avoid pumping gas at Chevron, claiming the gas company is hiking up its prices.
The California governor encouraged Californians to avoid pumping gas at Chevron, claiming the gas company is hiking up its prices. Chevron blamed the high prices on state policies.
Original reporting: LA Times, Business.
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