Judge Upholds California County's Block of Exxon Truck Oil Transport

U.S. judge refuses to overturn California county's decision blocking Exxon from using tanker trucks to transport oil while pipeline is repaired.
Judge ruled Exxon does not have fundamental right to use trucks for oil transport through Santa Barbara County.
Decision upheld county's denial of Exxon permit application to use dozens of tanker trucks daily.
Exxon claimed trucks "essential" to restart offshore platforms and onshore facility shut since 2015 pipeline rupture.
Judge did not address Exxon's claims that permit denial was unconstitutional taking of property.

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