Fracking Ran too costly

Regarding “Newsom reportedly planning phaseout of fracking permits in California” (April 22): Gov. Gavin Newsom is out of line and out of his mind if he thinks this executive order is going to benefit the people of this state. Banning oil and gas production in California is the last thing we need right now. This decision isn’t based in science. It isn’t based in trusting our democratic process. At best, it’s a publicity stunt.

At worst, it’s a direct attack on our workingclass families and every Californian who relies on affordable fuel to get to and from work every day.

Banning nearly 20% of the state’s oil production means a higher cost of living in a state that is already unaffordable for most, especially right now. Higher electricity bills. Higher gas bills. Higher grocery bills. Businesses and families are trying to recover from the economic losses from the past year. Don’t kick us when we’re down. I ask the governor to focus on solutions that will help Californians prosper and thrive. We need reliable resources. We need energy we can afford. This executive order is not what we need.

Kim Brown, Walnut Creek