As many are feeling a pinch at the pump with gas prices on a recent rise, as oil prices skyrocketed amidst the conflict in Iran. One local farmer and politician say the issues plaguing farmers in California date back long before the first bomb was dropped.
“To pretend that Iran is the first reason why fuel prices are going up is false,” said Rep. David Valadao.
Valadao said in a phone call with 23ABC on Tuesday that while the conflict overseas could be creating some issues for farmers, the issues stemming from high oil costs are homegrown…