California moves to block federal offshore oil from reaching its shores
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California lawmakers advanced AB 1448 to bar the use of existing oil and gas infrastructure in California coastal territory for any federal offshore leases issued after Jan. 1, 2026, effectively preventing transport to shore and signaling a broader battle over energy policy as Gov. Newsom weighs the measure; environmental groups back the move while the state’s building trades council warns it could hurt local oil supply amid refinery closures.
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