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California Gov. Newsom signs law aimed at preventing gas price gouging

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.

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TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting.

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VERBATIM: The move marks the Democrat’s latest step in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices. Proponents say the law will save Californians billions of dollars at the pump. But opponents say it could unintentionally raise overall gas prices and threaten the safety of workers by giving the state more oversight over refinery maintenance schedules.

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