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Gasoline and Fuels

Updates on policy development in gasoline and refining.

Gasoline and Fuels

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CEC Report Warns California’s Reliance on Imported Energy Creates Supply Risks

Feb 25, 2026

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CEC Report Warns California’s Reliance on Imported Energy Creates Supply Risks

A new state energy security report warns that California’s heavy reliance on imported electricity and fuels exposes the state to potential supply disruptions as energy demand grows and infrastructure changes.

Gasoline and Fuels

California Faces Growing Fuel Supply Crisis, New Report Warns

Dec 10, 2025

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California Faces Growing Fuel Supply Crisis, New Report Warns

A new policy study warns that California is on the brink of a significant gasoline supply disruption, with refinery closures and pipeline failures threatening fuel availability and driving prices even higher for motorists.

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Report Says California Energy Policies a ”Clear and Present Threat to National Security”; Calls for Federal Intervention

Oct 30, 2025

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Report Says California Energy Policies a ”Clear and Present Threat to National Security”; Calls for Federal Intervention

California’s energy policies and its “inability to effectively manage the current refinery closings and in-state oil production crisis” could contribute to supply chain disruptions for military fuels and “compromise U.S.

Gasoline and Fuels

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan Propose New Pipeline into California

Oct 22, 2025

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Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan Propose New Pipeline into California

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan proposed a new pipeline system to ship refined products from Midwest refiners to Arizona and California.

Gasoline and Fuels

Newsom Signs Bill to Allow Sale of E15 Gasoline
LockSimple

Oct 4, 2025

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Newsom Signs Bill to Allow Sale of E15 Gasoline

Gasoline and Fuels

CEC Pauses Refinery Profit Cap for Five Years

Aug 29, 2025

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CEC Pauses Refinery Profit Cap for Five Years

Gasoline and Fuels

State Officials Brokering Refinery Sale

Jul 28, 2025

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State Officials Brokering Refinery Sale

Gasoline and Fuels

State Senate Bill Would Loosen California Gasoline Standards

Jun 30, 2025

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State Senate Bill Would Loosen California Gasoline Standards

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CEC Recommends Maintaining Refinery Capacity, Increasing In-State Oil Production

Jun 30, 2025

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CEC Recommends Maintaining Refinery Capacity, Increasing In-State Oil Production

Gasoline and Fuels

Report Projects California Gasoline Prices to Hit $8/Gallon by End of 2026

May 9, 2025

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Report Projects California Gasoline Prices to Hit $8/Gallon by End of 2026

Gasoline and Fuels

Valero to Close Benicia Refinery in 2026; Wilmington's Future Uncertain
LockSimple

Apr 25, 2025

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Valero to Close Benicia Refinery in 2026; Wilmington's Future Uncertain

Gasoline and Fuels

Bill Would Regulate Oil Pipeline Supply
LockSimple

Mar 27, 2025

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Bill Would Regulate Oil Pipeline Supply

Gasoline and Fuels

California Oil Refineries
LockSimple

Jan 1, 2025

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California Oil Refineries

Gasoline and Fuels

Annual Oil Supply Sources to California Refineries
LockSimple

Jan 1, 2025

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Annual Oil Supply Sources to California Refineries

Gasoline and Fuels

CARB Approves New Low-Carbon Fuel Regulations
LockSimple

Nov 25, 2024

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CARB Approves New Low-Carbon Fuel Regulations

Gasoline and Fuels

Valero Fined $82 Million for Releasing Toxic Air Contaminants at Benicia Refinery
LockSimple

Nov 1, 2024

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Valero Fined $82 Million for Releasing Toxic Air Contaminants at Benicia Refinery

Gasoline and Fuels

Phillips 66 Says Decision to Close Wilmington Refinery Part of Long-Term Analysis
LockSimple

Oct 30, 2024

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Phillips 66 Says Decision to Close Wilmington Refinery Part of Long-Term Analysis

Gasoline and Fuels

Newsom Signs Bill to Regulate Oil Refinery Supply
LockSimple

Oct 15, 2024

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Newsom Signs Bill to Regulate Oil Refinery Supply

Gasoline and Fuels

Newsom Calls Special Session for Bill on Increased Refinery Regulation
LockSimple

Sep 4, 2024

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Newsom Calls Special Session for Bill on Increased Refinery Regulation

Gasoline and Fuels

Newsom Vetoes Bill to Impose Stricter Emissions Reporting on Refineries
LockSimple

Aug 21, 2024

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Newsom Vetoes Bill to Impose Stricter Emissions Reporting on Refineries

Gasoline and Fuels

Richmond Settles with Chevron and Drops Oil Refining Tax from Ballot
LockSimple

Aug 15, 2024

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Richmond Settles with Chevron and Drops Oil Refining Tax from Ballot

Gasoline and Fuels

Chevron Refinery Tax Makes Richmond Ballot
LockSimple

Jul 18, 2024

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Chevron Refinery Tax Makes Richmond Ballot

Gasoline and Fuels

DPMO Recommends Gasoline Market Transparency and Minimum Inventories
LockSimple

Feb 5, 2024

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DPMO Recommends Gasoline Market Transparency and Minimum Inventories

Gasoline and Fuels

CARB Proposes Amendments to Strengthen LCFS Rules
LockSimple

Dec 23, 2023

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CARB Proposes Amendments to Strengthen LCFS Rules

Gasoline and Fuels

Chevron Blames State’s Energy Policies for High Gasoline Prices
LockSimple

Dec 15, 2023

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Chevron Blames State’s Energy Policies for High Gasoline Prices

Oil company cites “adversarial” policies for cuts of “hundreds of millions of dollars” in investment since 2022.

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