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Oct 28, 2026

Los Angeles bans new oil wells and orders phaseout of existing production

The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance banning new oil and gas drilling and phasing out existing wells over the next 20 years, making it the largest U.S. city to move toward ending extraction within its borders. The measure affects approximately 600 active and 1,200 idle wells within city limits.

Oct 28, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪California Independent Petroleum Association CEO Rock Zierman argued that banning Los Angeles oil production increases reliance on foreign oil tankers exempt from state labor and environmental laws.
  • ▪The passage of Assembly Bill 3233 altered California's legal landscape, enabling Los Angeles to re-enact its drilling ban after a previous version was struck down in court.
  • ▪Petroleum industry opponents warned that ending Los Angeles oil extraction will cause higher greenhouse gas emissions, elevated gas prices, lost local jobs, and reduced municipal tax revenue.

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