California drivers are facing the prospect of the highest gasoline prices in U.S. history as major refinery closures threaten to significantly reduce in-state fuel production, according to analysis outlined in a narrated video examining the shutdown of key facilities.
The most immediate blow comes from Valero’s decision to close its Benicia refinery by April 2026, a move that carries a reported $1.1 billion write-off for the company.
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