California state legislator Carl DeMaio, a Republican, has warned state residents of pending $12 gas prices.

“The insane regulations and mandates imposed on oil and gas markets by Gov. Gavin Newsom and CA Democrats are singularly to blame,” the Assembly member said in a news release.

He posted that the potential of $12-per-gallon gasoline is real after a private briefing for state leaders. “We were told CA oil industry is on brink of collapse & there is a pending pipeline shutdown. Result: $10-12 and gas rationing!”

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