Marty O’Donnell, a Republican candidate for Congress in Nevada’s 3rd District, said Nevada’s higher gas prices are due to its reliance on California for energy supply and criticized California’s green energy policies.
“The one and only reason that Nevada’s gas prices are higher than the national average is because we rely on California for our energy supply. A state committed to the insane green energy policies that Susie Lee wants for America,” O’Donnell wrote in an X post.
Roughly 88% of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel consumed in Nevada comes from California refineries. Gov. Joe Lombardo raised concerns that California refinery and emissions policy changes could affect Nevada’s fuel availability, pricing and economic stability, according to The Nevada Independent.
As of May 11, 2026, Nevada’s average price for regular gasoline was $5.24 per gallon, compared with the national average of $4.52 per gallon. California’s average price for regular gasoline was $6.158 per gallon, according to AAA.
O’Donnell is a former video game music composer and audio designer best known for his work on the Halo and Destiny video games. His campaign website says he has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
