Gas Wars: When Politicians Get in the Fuel Tank California Governor Gavin Newsom's office has issued a public service announcement urging drivers to avoid branded gas, specifically Chevron, because it is allegedly "meant to rip you off.
" However, studies suggest that paying more for branded fuel might actually be worth it – at least for some consumers. The underlying issue is California's notorious high gas prices. With an average price of $6.
13 per gallon, the Golden State has the priciest gasoline in the country, according to AAA. Newsom's office has accused Big Oil of making billions from the Iran War and gouging consumers with brand name fuel.