Refinery Closures Present Risk for Higher Gasoline Prices on the West Coast

CleanTechnica
By US Energy Information AdministrationJul 11, 2025, 11:55 pm242 ptsTop
California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures. If realized, the closure of the facilities is likely to contribute to increases in fuel price volatility on the West Coast. Phillips 66 announced plans last October to close its ...…

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