Nothing like starting a holiday weekend by attacking a business you don't like. Such is life for Gavin Newsom.
Californians, if you’re hitting the road this holiday weekend, be sure to AVOID Chevron.
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) May 21, 2026
Pro tip: unbranded gas comes from the same refineries, storage tanks, and pipelines, and it meets the same state standards to keep your engine running clean, even if it doesn’t have a fancy… pic.twitter.com/FMTnNHE0Bn
It seems wrong to use your official government account to tell citizens to not buy from a specific company.
Governor Newsom is crashing out bc Chevron has been informing people that California taxes are the reason Californians pay significantly higher gas prices than everyone else. https://t.co/vWTbFV6t3t pic.twitter.com/LSFGsqMvUK
— Kane 謝凱堯 (@kane) May 21, 2026
Apparently, he is mad Chevron is telling consumers the truth.
Californians, it's not @Chevron you should boycott, it's Democrat politicians. They're the ones who make gas $2.00 a gallon higher here.
— Steve Hilton (@SteveHiltonx) May 22, 2026
Vote for Change - Vote Steve Hilton! https://t.co/ap3BGK6Sje
Pro tip:
— US Oil & Gas Association (@US_OGA) May 22, 2026
Don't take Pro tips from a Politician who hasn't driven himself anywhere since 2004. https://t.co/3m6Rk7I40u
Also, he and his wife have enriched themselves off of politics for years so they don't even notice the price of gas anymore.
#BREAKING So the CA Governors Press team has decided to pick a fight with the 3rd largest oil company on the planet.
— OC Scanner 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 (@OC_Scanner) May 21, 2026
Happy Freaking Thursday. https://t.co/1mET71oXcE
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“AVOID Chevron” ? Incredible leadership from a guy who turned gas into a luxury item.
— Kate Sanchez (@KateSanchezCA) May 22, 2026
Hardworking Californians are out here choosing between gas and groceries heading into a holiday weekend, and the @cagovernor thinks this is some kind of clap-back.
CA gas is over $6 because… https://t.co/EsGQ45nkuU
Forget going on a road trip family vacation this summer when gas prices are that high.
Prediction: Chevron stations will be very, very busy. https://t.co/kPk6oubSE5
— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) May 21, 2026
Weird …. Chevron pays taxes and employs many California residents. https://t.co/8Ycg7gGwe7
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@HarmeetKDhillon) May 22, 2026
Clearly, he doesn't care about that inconvenient fact.
Way to remind everyone that Gavin's policies drove out Chevron refineries and helped drive up everyone's gas prices.
— Matt Whitlock (@MattWhitlock) May 22, 2026
LOL - I suspect this is going to increase Chevron's revenue this weekend.
— Tom (@BoreGuru) May 22, 2026
You’re the reason for all of this
— Loren (@SDCLoren) May 22, 2026
Let's be honest.
This is the price of @Chevron gas in Utah. It's not Chevron, it's you pic.twitter.com/ngYsvPGKWq
— Edward (@EdwardOrysiek) May 21, 2026
Boom!
Gavin wants you angry at Chevron, not Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/3x5Mx2S57V
— Mark Fabela (@markdfabela) May 21, 2026
This you bro? pic.twitter.com/mKCERZsrMT
— Yogi (@Houseofyogi) May 21, 2026
Oh, that's him.
Lmao!! Gavin doesn’t want Californians reading Chevron’s new signs. https://t.co/xmCOcEWJL7
— Bytemeharder (@bytemeharder) May 21, 2026
The politics of distraction! Look over here.