In a controversial move, President Trump has ordered the restart of oil operations along the California coast, citing disruptions in oil markets due to the ongoing crisis with Iran. The administration invoked the Defense Production Act to facilitate the restart of the Santa Barbara oil pipeline, operated by Sable Offshore Corp. This decision has prompted immediate backlash from California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, who has vowed to fight the reinstatement of the pipeline and protect the coastline from potential risks. The oil has begun to flow for the first time in a decade, triggering concerns over environmental impacts and rising gas prices. Amidst legal threats against the Sable operation, tensions continue to escalate between state authorities and the federal government as energy policies clash with environmental protections.