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California Oil Refineries Shutdown: Gas Prices Could Soar to $8.43

5/7/2025

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California faces a looming crisis as it prepares to shut down two major oil refineries, slashing refining capacity by 21%. This drastic move, fueled by stringent environmental regulations, could push gas prices to a staggering $8.43 per gallon and create a daily gasoline shortfall of up to 13.1 million gallons, jeopardizing the state's economy and exacerbating its $73 billion budget deficit.

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California faces a looming crisis as it prepares to shut down two major oil refineries, slashing refining capacity by 21%. This drastic move, fueled by stringent environmental regulations, could push gas prices to a staggering $8.43 per gallon and create a daily gasoline shortfall of up to 13.1 million gallons, jeopardizing the state's economy and exacerbating its $73 billion budget deficit.