Although President Donald Trump issued an executive order Friday to resume offshore drilling in California, don’t expect to see prices at the pump drop anytime soon. Using emergency powers under the Defense Production Act, the Trump Administration directed the restart of the Santa Ynez offshore platforms and pipeline near Santa Barbara, which are controlled by…
Nightmare hurdles oil bosses face in California — as experts reveal when gas prices will fall
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March 16, 2026
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