Where Alex Padilla stands on Gas prices

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1. What they’ve saidMay 13, 2026· Official statement

   Padilla markey call on trump administration to end rollback of fuel economy standards

   “Stronger standards push automakers to design and build more efficient and cleaner vehicles that reduces our dependence on foreign oil and saves Americans money.”

   “But that's exactly what's going to happen if the Trump Administration succeeds in rolling back our fuel economy standards.”

   “Stronger standards push automakers to design and build more efficient and cleaner vehicles that reduces our dependence on foreign oil and saves Americans money. That is the way forward. Let's move forward towards cleaner cars, lower costs, and a healthier future for all of us.”

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2. What they’ve saidMar 14, 2026· Official statement

   Padilla condemns trump admins illegal use of emergency powers to harm californias central coast

   “We've seen firsthand the devastation oil spills cause to our oceans, our communities, and our economy. California has shown a better way, investing in clean energy and protecting the coastline that millions of Californians depend on.”

   “Californians have repeatedly rejected dangerous drilling off our coast for decades.”

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3. What they’ve saidJul 9, 2024· Press release

   Padilla announces over 233 million for low and zero emission california commuter buses

   “This substantial investment in the transition to low- and zero-emission buses will protect public health and promote a cleaner commute for millions of Californians.”

   Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.

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4. Legislative recordApr 5, 2022· Official statement

   Congressional hearing record

   Congressional activity recorded in an official government source.

   “As working families are paying the price amid these higher gas prices, it's outrageous that oil companies continue to reap billions in profits and use those profits to further enrich their executives and shareholders. That's why I'm a proud cosponsor of the "Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act," which would establish a per-barrel tax to capture the windfall profits of the largest oil companies and…”

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5. What they’ve saidMar 24, 2022· Press release

   Padilla applauds newsom plan to provide californians relief from high gas prices

   “improve access to transit and active transportation options”

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6. What they’ve saidMar 17, 2022· Official statement

   Amid high gas prices padilla working to curb big oil profiteering and provide consumers relief

   “This bill will hold big oil companies accountable and deliver much-needed relief to the American people.”

   “Big oil companies are taking advantage of world events and lining their pockets while Californians and working families across the country pay the price-we cannot allow them to continue to manipulate prices. This bill will hold big oil companies accountable and deliver much-needed relief to the American people.”

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7. What they’ve saidDate unavailable· Verified official account

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   “Sable and the Trump Administration can strategize all they want, but Californians won't stop fighting this reckless push for offshore drilling at the expense of our communities, environment, and coast. And let's be clear: drilling off California's coast won't lower gas prices. The same administration escalating tensions with Iran is helping drive prices up at home to hand Big Oil another giveaw…”

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