California petroleum imports – California Globe

Governor Newsom Ineptly Self-Congratulates on Benicia Valero Refinery News

January 12, 2026 3:00 amJanuary 12, 2026 3:01 am

In April 2025, Valero Energy Corporation announced it would shut down its Benicia Refinery in April 2026. This hit came after Chevron Oil Company relocated to Houston, Texas from the Bay Area, and Phillips 66 began shutting down its Los...

USC Professor’s Response to Gov. Newsom’s Allegations, Claims and Assertions on Gas Price Escalations

May 20, 2025 4:43 pmMay 21, 2025 6:48 am

The Globe recently reported that California gas prices could escalate 75% to $8.43 per gallon in 2026 due to the pending shutdowns of two major in-state refineries, according to USC Professor Michael Mische. “California can ill afford the loss of...

Gov. Newsom Smears USC Professor Mische for Reporting CA is Facing $8.43/gallon Gas as Refineries Close

May 12, 2025 4:25 pmMay 12, 2025 4:25 pm

Last week the Globe reported that California gas prices could escalate 75% to $8.43 per gallon in 2026 due to the pending shutdowns of two major in-state refineries, according to USC Professor Michael Mische. “California can ill afford the loss...