They did finally close down refineries I. California but I think they still sell gasoline there. II am not sure how much that affects the price nation wide, but I bet it has some
“but I bet it has some”
Yes. Refineries elsewhere picked up the slack but they had little spare capacity to make up the shortfall. US refineries are running at record high utilization rates. That means there is reduced ability to handle a refinery getting knocked out by accident or being forced to lower output levels. Not to mention minimal spare capacity to handle scheduled maintenance.
Cal sends gas to AZ NV for sure, 2 refinery closed
1 in Wilmington LA county 12/25 the other in San Francisco Bay 4/26
Cal is importing gas from Bermuda thru the Panama canal