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Chevron gas stations in California have posted signs blaming state policymakers in Sacramento for high fuel prices, a message observed in the Central Valley that signals public frustration with energy policy.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office urged motorists to avoid Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend, citing a state energy-commission analysis that Chevron prices run roughly 60–80 cents per gallon higher than unbranded fuel. With California averaging about $6.14 per gallon and a high gas tax, the move reflects ongoing tensions over oil profits and climate policies as the state contends with industry blame, refinery changes, and a global price uptick tied to geopolitics.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is advising residents to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend due to high gas prices, with signs and billboards blaming Sacramento policies for the cost.
California Governor Newsom's office is advising residents to avoid Chevron gas stations over the holiday weekend due to elevated fuel prices, suggesting shoppers compare prices and consider other brands to save on travel costs.
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that the global oil market could face physical shortages as stockpiles shrink and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, pushing up crude and jet-fuel prices. Inventories are at multi-year lows (about 101 days of crude demand and 45 days of refined products), and rebuilding will take months, likely keeping prices higher through the year and potentially boosting Chevron’s near-term profits, even as the stock has lagged so far in 2026.
The author argues that Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and ConocoPhillips stand to benefit from unprecedented Middle East oil disruptions, forecasting Brent crude could reach $150–$200 per barrel due to Strait of Hormuz closures, depleted reserves, and strong demand. With diversified assets outside the Middle East, the Big-3 are positioned for outsized profits as global supply tightens, and all three are rated as buys, with Chevron favored for its steady dividend growth and a ~3.9% yield.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron posted lower first-quarter profits despite oil prices surging, citing timing effects and Middle East supply disruptions. Exxon earned $4.2B (down about 46% YoY) and Chevron $2.2B (down about 37%), though both beat expectations. Excluding timing effects, Exxon’s profit would be about $8.8B, with roughly $3B of timing headwinds at Chevron. The market remains hopeful that profits will lift as disruptions ease and prices stay elevated.
ExxonMobil and Chevron posted weaker first‑quarter profits despite rising crude and gasoline prices, as hedging backfired and one‑time timing effects dented results. Exxon earned about $4.18 billion ($1 per share) but took roughly a $4 billion hit from hedge timing, while revenue topped expectations. Chevron reported $2.21 billion in quarterly profit with adjusted EPS of $1.41, beating forecasts, though GAAP results were affected by a $360 million net loss from a legal reserve and currency effects. Production slipped to about 4.6 million oil‑equivalent barrels per day, and the near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz limited the benefits of higher prices.
ExxonMobil and Chevron refused to shift their prewar production plans despite White House calls to boost drilling amid a global energy crunch from Middle East tensions; they say their strategy remains focused on growing free cash flow rather than production. In Q1, profits fell due to hedge losses, though refinery runs stay high and production gains from Hess integration and Permian output are being pursued within their long-term plans.
ExxonMobil and Chevron both reported falling first-quarter profits (Exxon net income $4.2B, down 46% YoY; Chevron $2.2B, down 37%) due to hedging losses as oil prices rose amid the Iran conflict. However, analysts expect a sharp earnings rebound later in 2026, with Exxon Q2 profits anticipated to more than double and full-year up about 46%, and Chevron Q2 profits expected to triple with a roughly 56% annual rise, supported by higher oil prices and elevated fuel costs while geopolitical tensions keep markets volatile.
White House officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, convened with Chevron and major oil traders to discuss steps to curb a price surge if Iran-related shipping blockades persist for months, as crude nears $100 a barrel and gasoline prices reach four-year highs; talks covered domestic production, Venezuela, oil futures, natural gas, and shipping, with a goal of minimizing the impact on American consumers while sustaining pressure on Iran.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Chevron, allowing the environmental-damages lawsuit to be heard in federal court, a decision that could affect about a dozen similar lawsuits against the oil and gas industry; the ruling carries particular resonance for Louisiana, where offshore drilling and coastal erosion shape the economy.
Chevron says its increased Venezuelan crude imports are helping ease U.S. gasoline costs as it runs its Pascagoula refinery on Venezuelan oil; a 400,000-barrel tanker will feed the Mississippi plant for four days, a move tied to sanctions relief and Iran-related supply constraints that have pushed prices higher. With the national average around $4.12 per gallon, Chevron also plans to expand Venezuelan oil production by about 50% in coming years and urges motorists to conserve energy.
Chevron and PDVSA agreed to an asset swap that expands Chevron’s heavy-oil position in Venezuela: Chevron will raise its stake in the Petroindependencia joint venture to 49% and Petropiar will gain rights to develop the Ayacucho 8 area in the Orinoco Belt, while Venezuela will receive Chevron’s 60% and 100% operated interests in the offshore Plataforma Deltana Block 21 and Block 32 gas licenses, and its 25.2% non-operated stake in Petroindependencia. The deal consolidates key assets for development and reinforces Chevron’s long-standing role in Venezuela and regional energy security.
A Chevron station by Union Station in Los Angeles is infamous for sky-high gas prices, currently around $8.71 for regular amid tensions over Iran and a volatile oil market. The price jump, higher than nearby pumps, has long made the station a go-to backdrop for media reports on fuel costs. Industry observers say location, high rents and operating costs drive such spikes, and volumes have declined as electric vehicles gain popularity, with owners nervously watching prices rise to cover costs.