My family and I just got back from a summer camping trip in our new-to-us RV. It was the kind of trip that reminds you why we live in California — stunning scenery, time to slow down, and lots of laughter and memories made together. But before we even hit the road, we got a harsh reminder of how tough things have gotten: $200 at the gas pump didn’t even fill the tank.

That kind of price isn’t sustainable, not for us, or for the millions of hardworking California families trying to make ends meet. This isn’t just about road trips. It’s about getting to work, getting your kids to school, and putting food on the table. The biggest “sustainability” problem with gasoline right now? The cost. And it’s hurting real people, every day.

The governor has made plenty of noise about lowering fuel costs, but here we are, once again, halfway through summer with some of the highest gas prices in the country. Two refineries are going offline, and instead of action, we’re getting more finger-pointing, more political commissions, and more ideas that haven’t worked.

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