California is One Refinery Closure Away From an Economic Collapse ~ Greenfield

[corbe]

California is One Refinery Closure Away From an Economic Collapse

"No pipelines exist to feed gasoline in from other states."

February 17, 2025 by Daniel Greenfield

If you thought that the LA wildfires exposed just how mismanaged California is, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Russia. China. Venezuela. Iran. More than a dozen countries make gasoline at state-owned refineries.

Could California be next on the list?

Let’s see what do all of those places have in common? Tyrannical regimes. Miserable lives for much of the population. High levels of migration. Radical politics. Sure, California belongs on that list.

California policymakers are considering state ownership of one or more oil refineries, one item on a list of options presented by the California Energy Commission to ensure steady gas supplies as oil companies pull back from the refinery business in the state.

Have a state that hates oil and couldn’t make money selling drugs (literally) run oil refineries. What could go wrong?

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https://www.frontpagemag.com/california-is-one-refinery-closure-away-from-an-economic-collapse/

[Wingnut]

California is One Refinery Closure Away From an Economic Collapse

"No pipelines exist to feed gasoline in from other states."

C;mon man. EV big rigs and Electric locomotives can do the job of bringing petrol to the rubes.

[rustynail]

Someone rekindle Wyatt's Torch.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Only an idiot (or Communist) would consider it wise to have the state run refineries as efficiently or commercially as well as private companies.

It is guaranteed to result in limited supply and much, much higher prices

Commiefornia’s Energy Crisis: State-Owned Refineries, a Recipe for Disaster
By Willow Tohi, Natural News • Feb. 21, 2025

California is considering state ownership of oil refineries as a response to the potential closure of several major refineries due to environmental regulations and market dynamics.
The closure of refineries, such as the Phillips 66 facility in Wilmington, could lead to fuel shortages, price spikes and logistical issues, given California’s limited import options and lack of a multi-state logistics network.
The proposal for state ownership is viewed as problematic, with concerns raised about the government’s ability to efficiently run refineries and manage the complex industry.
California’s regulatory environment, including policies like banning gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, has contributed to the current refinery crisis by making it unprofitable for private companies to operate in the state.
The situation highlights the need for a more balanced approach to energy policy, as California’s current trajectory could result in higher gas prices, shortages and a government struggling to address the problems it has created.

In a stark turn of events, California is considering a radical step: state ownership of oil refineries. This move, driven by the looming closure of several major refineries, could have profound economic and logistical implications. As the state teeters on the brink of a fuel supply crisis, the potential consequences of government intervention are cause for significant concern.

The reality of refinery closures
California’s gasoline demand has been on a gradual decline, thanks to more efficient engines and the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). However, the state still relies heavily on fossil fuels, and the closure of refineries without a reliable replacement strategy could spell disaster. Major refiners, including Chevron, Marathon, Phillips 66, PBF Energy and Valero, are under intense pressure from aggressive environmental regulations and shifting market dynamics. Some have already transitioned away from gasoline production, while others are contemplating permanent shutdowns.
https://thelibertydaily.com/commiefornias-energy-crisis-state-owned-refineries-recipe-disaster/

[Hoodat]

Someone rekindle Wyatt's Torch.

Directive 10-289

[DefiantMassRINO]

Other states can't feed Cali gasoline because Cali has its own regulations for the formulation of gas.  Any gas sold in Cali needs to be a spedcial Cali blend.  That's part of the issue.

California's environmental regulations have cut it off from gasoline supplies from other states.

[Wingnut]

California's environmental regulations have cut it off from gasoline supplies from other states.

Thats a shame.

[catfish1957]

Some things are best left unsaid.   

[Free Vulcan]

I'm just surprised that a state can have control over something like this.

[DefiantMassRINO]

Nothing is ever green enough for some enviro-whacko moonbats.  It's like a pissing contest among tree huggers to see who can be the most "green".

I'm just surprised that a state can have control over something like this.