RealClearMarkets Editorial Urges Repeal of California Gas Car Ban

An editorial published by RealClearMarkets on July 20 calls on the next California governor to repeal Gavin Newsom's 2035 executive order banning new gasoline-powered car sales. The piece argues the policy imposes costs on consumers and threatens energy reliability, framing the repeal as a priority for the incoming administration.

The editorial does not cite specific economic data. It asserts that the ban would limit consumer choice and raise costs without delivering commensurate environmental benefits. The 2035 order is a cornerstone of California's climate strategy. A repeal would mark a significant policy reversal in the country's largest auto market.

The next governor will be elected in November. The editorial's publication date, four months before the election, positions the issue as a potential campaign flashpoint. Automakers and refiners are watching for any signal that the mandate could be softened.