Big Oil spent $17.1 million lobbying CA lawmakers in the first half of 2026, fighting bills to lower gas prices, increase refinery transparency, protect workers, and hold polluters accountable — all while reporting massive Q2 profits.
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Big Oil spends $17.1 million lobbying against climate policy in first half of 2026 - Last Chance Alliance
Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association lead top spending on lobbying
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