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California Refinery Closures Signal an Alarming Shift in Energy Policy
California continues down a troubling path as several of its major oil refineries are shutting their doors, with the latest being Valero’s Benicia plant slated to close by April 2026. This trend highlights the tangible consequences of aggressive environmental policies, regulatory pressures, and a governmental stance that seems fundamentally opposed to fossil fuel production within the state.