This is caused almost entirely by leftie environmentalists.
“They’re also in the process of switching from producing winter grades of gasoline to the less polluting but more expensive grade of fuel required in the summer.”
Of course. That was my first thought—it’s that time of year when 153 different state regulations force the refineries to change their products in very complicated ways.
Also, there hasn’t been a new refinery built in a dog’s age, because the NIMBYs won’t allow it. And the regulatory process is like navigating through a minefield.
California, which always bitches the loudest, is the worst offender.
They mean to cripple us.Period.
come on, Cicero, there haven't been any NEW refineries built but the existing refineries have continually been expanded over the years but we DO need to expand even more.
“California, which always bitches the loudest, is the worst offender.”
My what a wide brush you have! LOL
I'm a native Californian, and I haven't complained...I just did my part and started working out of my home in 1979 and never looked back...
“This is caused almost entirely by leftie environmentalists”
100% right. Take a closer look at the situations they cause. You will quickly understand their impact on middle east and other world conflicts. They want to “save the planet” by destroying civilized society. At least for everybody but themselves.