Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026

Top industry front group Californians for Energy Independence scored nearly $1.8 million in itemized contributions in Q1, all of it from Chevron.

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Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026
The Last Chance Alliance convened this press conference on April 20 to oppose both state and federal efforts to expand oil drilling. Photo by Dan Bacher.