Posted on 12/19/2025 3:14:48 PM PST by devane617
Lawmakers in California at both the state and federal levels are warning that refinery closures could push prices higher while leaving the state more dependent on foreign oil.
At the center of the warning is the planned shutdown of two major refineries: Valero’s Benicia facility and Phillips 66’s Los Angeles plant. Together, the closures would eliminate nearly 20% of California’s in-state refining capacity, according to Reps. Vince Fong and Stan Ellis, both Republicans from Bakersfield.
Valero, which has operated its 170,000-barrel-per-day Benicia refinery for roughly 25 years, announced it will close the site in 2026 because of high operating costs and strict state environmental regulations (1). The company reportedly spent about $1 billion preparing to exit (2).
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I don’t think it will, but it will damn sure affect California. They deserve it.
Let’s face it: The state and local governments in California are a national security risk. Their policies drove Valvero out — and lots of other firms too.
No. Unless you live in California.
At this point it becomes an issue of national security. Perhaps it's time for the federal government to flex some muscle.
Gavin certainly wouldn't like that.
Dunno.
I paid 2.48/gallon for 93 octane today in Texas. Must suck to live in a leftist hellhole.
I also don’t pay state income tax.
HOORAY businessmen!
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I’m waiting for Newsom to nationalize the remaining refineries.
Kommiefornia needs to suffer the consequences of their votes. Time to stock up on fossil fuels locally.
It will affect Nevada and Arizona who also get gas from those refineries.
Tanked up, $2:42 regular in TN 5 minutes ago.
This impacts all of us, in all states.
No. Unless you live in California.
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Fuel from California goes to Nevada, Arizona, probably others. Those folks will see an increase in fuel/energy costs.
Major ports in California. Need fuel to get the cargo out and east. Shipping costs will increase.
Other knock-on effects will occur, affecting all of us. I’m thinking California will be hardest hit though.
Then everyone goes to EVs and the Unicorns rejoice because there’s no electricity ,LOL
But that property tax bill due next week will make you woozy....
We are well below 5.00 in SO CA.
Thank you Sierra Club and Gov Gasbag.
Lawmakers in California at both the state and federal levels
Not sure why the lawmakers in California are stressing over this. They’ve been doing every kind of law they can to get people to switch to ev’s. Isn’t this what they wanted? Isn’t this what the people of California voted for?
Not is in Norcal. Cheap is still $4.70. High octane $5.30
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