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Guest links near-$6 gas to California energy policy, urges move toward energy independence
Summary
On Taxpayer Alert, guest Eric Eisenhammer attributed high pump prices to dependence on foreign oil and past state policies, saying California relies on the Persian Gulf for about 30% of its oil and urging steps toward energy independence.
Eric Eisenhammer told host Al Segalla that California's fuel prices — which he said are approaching $6 per gallon — reflect policy choices that reduced in-state production and increased reliance on foreign suppliers. "California, we're dependent on the Persian Gulf region for 30% of our oil," Eisenhammer said, linking price pressure to geopolitical instability and local policy decisions.
He argued the state pursued policies that reduced oil production capacity while promoting alternatives such as electric vehicles, and he recommended policies aimed at restoring domestic energy production. The program presented Eisenhammer's analysis and policy prescription; the show did not include an on-air rebuttal or independent data verification of the 30% figure.
