California’s dirty energy companies—oil and gas—are driving up prices to boost their profits, placing an unfair burden on consumers. Californians are fed up with being forced to pick up the tab.
Utilities Pocket Record Profits
The cost of heating, cooling, and cooking in our homes is going up. A 2025 AP News report shows household power bills in California jumped almost 50% between 2019–2023 meanwhile utility profits continue to grow.
Gas Companies Pump Up Prices
California oil and gas companies are making billions of dollars in profits by inflating the cost of gas. Consumer Watchdog found that refining margins soared to $1.49 per gallon back in September 2023—three times above January levels.
Dirty Energy Drives Up Insurance
Increases in extreme weather events, as caused by fossil fuel pollution, are causing insurers to raise rates. For homeowners this means more costly insurance payments and, for some of us, even dropped coverage. A Treasury Department–backed report notes homeowners in climate‑vulnerable areas (like California fire zones) have endured an 82% premium increase compared to low‑risk zones over four years.
