# ![@california_fuel_watch Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:tiktok::7598590113632109582.png) @california_fuel_watch Gas Wars

Gas Wars posts on TikTok about gas, california, fuel, phillips [--] the most. They currently have [--] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[stocks](/list/stocks)  [finance](/list/finance)  [countries](/list/countries)  [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 

**Social topic influence**
[gas](/topic/gas) #1821, [california](/topic/california), [fuel](/topic/fuel), [phillips 66](/topic/phillips-66) #10, [oil](/topic/oil), [closed](/topic/closed) #1858, [capacity](/topic/capacity), [tariffs](/topic/tariffs), [summer](/topic/summer), [credits](/topic/credits)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Phillips [--] (PSX)](/topic/phillips-66) [Exxon Mobil (XOM)](/topic/exxon-mobil) [PBF ENERGY INC. (PBF)](/topic/$pbf)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"October [----] California gasoline inventory hit 20-year low with less than [--] days supply versus 25-30 day national standard. Refinery closures at Marathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo and Chevron Richmond conversion eliminate storage capacity creating supply vulnerability. Gas hit $6.40 in [----] when inventories dropped. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits California gasoline inventory fuel supply crisis gasoline storage California energy security 2022"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7600903810378124557)  2026-01-29T21:49Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"California's Gasoline Inventory Crisis October [----] California gasoline inventory hit 20-year low with less than [--] days supply versus 25-30 day national standard. Refinery closures at Marathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo and Chevron Richmond conversion eliminate storage capacity creating supply vulnerability. Gas hit $6.40 in [----] when inventories dropped. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits California gasoline inventory fuel supply crisis gasoline"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7601255862392343863)  2026-01-30T20:35Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"2022 Gas Price Spike Autopsy June [----] California gas hit $6.40 per gallon after years of refinery capacity shrinkage. Marathon Martinez closure Phillips [--] Rodeo announcement Chevron Richmond conversion plans plus Torrance outage and Bay Area power outage dropped inventory under [--] days. Fewer refineries plus import delays equals price explosion. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits [----] gas price spike California gas crisis June [----] gas prices"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7601359341148474654)  2026-01-31T03:16Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Valero Benicia Capacity Cuts Valero Benicia refinery quietly reduced production capacity without closure announcement cutting thousands of barrels per day from [------] barrel capacity. California regulations make full capacity expensive so Valero produces less gasoline while maintaining operations. Less production equals tighter supply and higher prices. Valero posted $11.5B profit. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits Valero Benicia refinery capacity"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7601552298560457998)  2026-01-31T15:45Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Valero Benicia Closing April [----] Valero announced April [----] they're closing Benicia refinery in April [----] eliminating [------] barrels per day capacity. Citing California regulatory costs. Fourth major Bay Area refinery loss after Marathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo Chevron Richmond. One year until closure. More imports higher prices supply vulnerability. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits Valero Benicia closure Valero shutdown 2026"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7603878988787748109)  2026-02-06T22:14Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Phillips [--] permanently closed Rodeo refinery in [----] eliminating [------] barrels per day of gasoline capacity. Bay Area has lost three major refineries in four yearsMarathon Martinez Chevron Richmond Phillips [--] Rodeototaling [------] barrels per day gone. Phillips [--] posted $7.2B profit while California imports increase. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits Phillips [--] Rodeo Bay Area refineries refinery shutdown [----] California gasoline supply"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7600820965483842829)  2026-01-29T16:28Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Phillips [--] Los Angeles Abandoned SoCal Phillips [--] Los Angeles refinery in Wilmington closed permanently October [----] eliminating [------] barrels per day. Operating since [----]. Second Phillips [--] California closure after Rodeo [----]. Combined [------] bpd capacity lost. Cited regulatory costs and market conditions. Southern California increases import dependence. Mentioned in Nevada/Arizona governors' letters to Newsom. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604891390249585951)  2026-02-09T15:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Marathon Martinez refinery closure in March [----] eliminated [------] barrels per day of Bay Area gasoline capacity forcing California to import more fuel and driving gas prices up while Marathon posted $1.3B in profit. Who profits when refineries close You pay at the pump. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries gas price investigation energy independence oil industry California energy crisis who profits Marathon Martinez Bay Area gas prices refinery shutdown [----] #CaliforniaGas #RefineryRetreat #EnergyPolicy #GasPrices #FollowTheMoney Marathon"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7600440155505167646)  2026-01-28T15:49Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Chevron Richmond refinery conversion eliminates [------] barrels per day of Bay Area gasoline capacity in [----] following Marathon Martinez closure in [----]. California loses [------] barrels per day in four years while Chevron collects Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits and posts $21.4B profit. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits Chevron Richmond Bay Area refineries renewable diesel conversion Low Carbon Fuel Standard #CaliforniaGas #RefineryRetreat"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7600509496175136031)  2026-01-28T20:18Z [--] followers, [--] engagements


"CARB's Low Carbon Fuel Standard CARB's Low Carbon Fuel Standard California Air Resources Board's Low Carbon Fuel Standard gives credits to renewable diesel producers while penalizing gasoline refineries driving conversions at Chevron Richmond Marathon Martinez and Phillips [--] Rodeo. Less gasoline production means more imports and higher prices while [--] million Californians still drive gas cars. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits CARB Low Carbon Fuel"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7601188312358980895)  2026-01-30T16:13Z [--] followers, [--] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Missing Strategic Reserve US Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds [---] million barrels for emergencies. California has zero state fuel reserve despite Governor Newsom's [----] proposal after gas hit $6.40. With only [--] days gasoline inventory special CARBOB blend requirements and limited refineries California has no backup plan for supply disruptions. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits Strategic Petroleum Reserve California"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7602072090824461623)  2026-02-02T01:22Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Refinery Worker Exodus Marathon Martinez closure eliminated [---] refinery jobs Phillips [--] Rodeo cut [---] more Chevron Richmond conversion eliminates hundreds additionalover [----] high-paying union jobs ($80K-$120K) lost in Bay Area. Specialized workers with families can't easily relocate. No retraining programs. Communities lose employers and tax base. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits refinery workers California job"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7602299610073173279)  2026-02-02T16:05Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Refinery Worker Exodus Marathon Martinez closure eliminated [---] refinery jobs Phillips [--] Rodeo cut [---] more Chevron Richmond conversion eliminates hundreds additionalover [----] high-paying union jobs ($80K-$120K) lost in Bay Area. Specialized workers with families can't easily relocate. No retraining programs. Communities lose employers and tax base. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits refinery workers California job"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7602361338102304031)  2026-02-02T20:04Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Toothless Price Gouging Law Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill [--] in March [----] to penalize oil companies for excessive profits during price spikes. Law doesn't address refinery closures supply or storage. After passage Chevron Richmond announced conversion Valero Benicia cut capacity. Less production tighter supply higher prices continue. Political theater without solving real problem. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7602669377640516895)  2026-02-03T16:00Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's EV Mandate vs Gas Reality California banned new gas car sales starting [----] but [--] million Californians drive gas cars today. Average EV costs $50K versus $84K average household income. State closing refineries and reducing gas supply before affordable alternatives exist. Working families trapped between expensive EVs and $6 gas with no middle ground. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits California EV mandate [----] gas car"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7602812559669955870)  2026-02-04T01:15Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: The Hidden Profit in CARB Credits California Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits trade over $200 per metric ton. Chevron Richmond conversion generates estimated $100M annually in CARB credits versus 10-20 per gallon gasoline margins. Refineries convert because credits are pure profit paid by state programs and higher fuel costs. California taxpayers fund credits while losing gasoline production. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits CARB"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7603040718403161357)  2026-02-04T16:01Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Diesel Shortage California diesel hit $7 per gallon in [----] still over $5.50 today. Same refinery closures affecting gasoline eliminate diesel productionMarathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo Chevron Richmond. California requires ultra-low sulfur diesel limited refineries produce it. Trucking farming construction costs rise passed to consumers through higher prices on all goods. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits California"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7603136697764711693)  2026-02-04T22:13Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Refinery Fire Pattern California refineries experienced five major fires 2012-2021: Chevron Richmond (15000 hospitalized) ExxonMobil Torrance (18-month shutdown $1.20 spike) Valero Benicia Phillips [--] Rodeo Chevron Richmond again. Most refineries over [---] years old with corroded pipes failing equipment. No new refineries being built. Next fire will spike prices higher with fewer backup facilities. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7603468329960983821)  2026-02-05T19:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Trump Tariffs Hit California Gas Trump tariffs on imported oil directly hit California which imports 72% of gasoline from South Korea India Ecuador Canada. Tariffs add cost to every imported gallon. California eliminated domestic refinery capacityMarathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo closed Chevron Richmond converting. No local production to fall back on. Prices rising to $7-8 per gallon. Texas unaffected produces own oil. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7603547002948832543)  2026-02-06T00:45Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Trump's Tariff Policy Traps California President Trump's tariffs on imported oil impact California which imports 72% of gasoline. Texas produces own oil minimally affected. California eliminated refinery capacity creating import dependence. Tariffs could push gas to $7-8 per gallon. Caught between federal tariff policy and state refinery closures. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits Trump tariffs Trump oil policy California import"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7603786089228193037)  2026-02-06T16:14Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: PBF Martinez Fire & Partial Restart PBF Martinez refinery fire February [--] [----] shut down facility completely. Partial restart Q2 [----] producing only 85000-105000 barrels per day versus normal [------] capacity. [-----] barrels per day missing from California supply. Bay Area supply shortage driving current high prices. Same facility Marathon closed [----] PBF restarted. Fire proves aging infrastructure vulnerability. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7603942351094009101)  2026-02-07T02:20Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Current Inventory Crisis California gasoline inventory currently at [--] days supply versus 25-30 day standard. Refinery closures (Marathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo Chevron Richmond) reduced storage capacity. PBF Martinez fire cuts production [-----] bpd. Maintenance season draining reserves. Just-in-time import dependence with no buffer. Below [--] days triggers price spikes. One disruption could empty stations. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604217786604309773)  2026-02-07T20:09Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Summer Blend Markup California switches to summer CARBOB blend April-May costing 15-30 more per gallon to produce due to different additives processing steps tighter specifications to reduce smog. Most states don't require special summer blends. Cost passed to consumers on top of maintenance season supply cuts PBF Martinez fire Trump tariffs creating compounding price increases toward Memorial Day. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604300501085146398)  2026-02-08T01:29Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Nevada's Escape Plan - Part [--] Nevada Governor Lombardo created Fuel Resiliency Committee late [----] led by State Senator Robin Titus. Mission: escape 88% California fuel dependence. Exploring pipelines from other states fuel storage reserves potentially building Nevada refinery. Committee moving fast as California refineries continue closing. Nevada planning exit strategy from California fuel supply. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604591035976617229)  2026-02-08T20:17Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"PBF Martinez Conversion PBF Energy bought Marathon Martinez refinery in [----] after closure eliminated [------] barrels per day gasoline capacity. Instead of restarting gasoline production PBF is converting to renewable diesel to collect CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits worth more than gasoline profits. Same refinery different owner same resultno gasoline higher prices. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits PBF Martinez Marathon Martinez renewable"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7601620327210290445)  2026-01-31T20:09Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Torrance Explosion Aftermath After February [----] Torrance explosion ExxonMobil refinery sat idle [--] months eliminating [------] barrels/day Southern California supply. Gas prices stayed elevated shortages continued. Exxon sold facility to PBF Energy in [----] after safety violations confirmed avoided criminal charges. PBF reduced capacity below original output. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits Torrance refinery ExxonMobil Torrance 2015"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7602426633001258254)  2026-02-03T00:18Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Growing Price Gap California gas price gap versus national average grew from [--] in [----] to over $2 in [----]. Refinery closures (Marathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo Chevron Richmond) CARBOB blend requirements Jones Act shipping costs [----] state taxes and CARB regulations compound to create permanent premium. Limited competition from shrinking refinery count. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits California gas price gap"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7602726268869627149)  2026-02-03T19:41Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: San Pablo Bay Pipeline Shutdown San Pablo Bay Pipeline California's largest inland crude oil pipeline shut down late [----] after losing $2M monthly when Valero Benicia canceled contracts. Only [-----] barrels/day versus [-----] needed for profitability. Nearly [---] trucks per day now haul crude oil on Kern County highways instead of underground pipeline. Refinery closures killed pipeline economics. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits San"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7603416112243494174)  2026-02-05T16:18Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: $6 Gas by Memorial Day Prediction California gas currently $4.85 predicted to hit $6 by Memorial Day May 26th. Refinery maintenance season reducing capacity PBF Martinez fire eliminates [-----] bpd summer CARBOB blend costs more Trump import tariffs increase prices Memorial Day peak demand. Five-week timeline for $1.15 increase driven by supply cuts and cost increases. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits gas price prediction Memorial"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604146475873897759)  2026-02-07T15:32Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Governors vs. Newsom Part [--] Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs sent urgent letters to Newsom late [----] opposing California refinery closures. Nevada 88% dependent on California fuel. Phillips [--] LA closed October [----] (139000 bpd) Valero Benicia closing April [----] (145000 bpd). Governors warn 12-18 months shortages and price spikes in their states. California policies crushing neighboring states. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604541773632916750)  2026-02-08T17:06Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California Down to [--] Refineries California down to seven operating refineries after Marathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo Phillips [--] LA closures Chevron Richmond conversion Valero Benicia [----] closure. Seven facilities for [--] million people versus Texas [--] refineries for [--] million. Had 30+ refineries in 1980s. Aging infrastructure no new construction system collapse risk. No backup plan. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits seven"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604963803440090382)  2026-02-09T20:24Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"February [--] [----] ExxonMobil Torrance refinery explosion took [------] barrels per day offline eliminating 20% of SoCal gasoline supply. Gas prices jumped $1.20 overnight while ExxonMobil paid zero criminal fines despite knowing equipment was failing. They posted $16.2B profit and sold the refinery. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits Torrance refinery explosion ExxonMobil Torrance [----] gas price spike refinery safety violations #CaliforniaGas"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7600581474252868894)  2026-01-29T00:58Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Valero Closed [--] Months EARLY Valero Benicia shut down January [--] [----] two months before announced April [--] closure date. No warning no public announcement. Thermal imaging confirmed refinery cold. Canceled crude contracts six weeks before shutdown. [------] barrels per day eliminated since late January. Explains February price spike and 15-day inventory drop. Valero walked away early without disclosure. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7606381532558707981)  2026-02-13T16:05Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Toothless Transparency Law California Senate Bill [----] passed [----] requires oil companies report profit margins and justify price spikes. Refineries submit reports state reviews no enforcement follows. No price caps profit limits or penalties. Political theaterlaws sound good change nothing. Gas prices continue climbing despite transparency requirements. Valero early closure PBF delays 85% capacity continue unchecked. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7606819060197674254)  2026-02-14T20:23Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: When California Hits Zero Refineries California down to seven refineries all closing or converting. Zero refineries means 100% import dependenceWashington Alaska South Korea India Ecuador. Shipping delays become crises port strikes shut down supply tariffs and Jones Act fees compound. No local production no supply control. Prices could hit $8-$10 with no competition. Stations run out during disruptions no local restart capacity. Complete dependence on foreign and out-of-state suppliers. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7606747393589136670)  2026-02-14T15:45Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California Refineries at 85% Capacity California refineries operating at 85% utilization rate lowest in five years. Utilization measures actual production versus total capacity. Running below 100% due to maintenance equipment issues staffing regulatory costs and profit strategy. Tighter supply from reduced production drives higher prices. Seven refineries have capacity but choose not to use it. Refineries profit more on less production when prices high. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7606559906929347871)  2026-02-14T03:37Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Why You Can't Import Cheap Gas California requires special CARBOB gasoline blend with summer and winter formulas. Only [--] US refineries can produce it most in California. Texas and Gulf Coast gas uses different formulas illegal to sell in California won't pass emissions standards. Can't truck in cheap gas from other states. California designed closed fuel system only California refineries supply then eliminated suppliers. Out-of-state CARBOB producers charge premium. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7606439493708696862)  2026-02-13T19:50Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Valero Closed [--] Months EARLY Valero Benicia shut down January [--] [----] two months before announced April [--] closure date. No warning no public announcement. Thermal imaging confirmed refinery cold. Canceled crude contracts six weeks before shutdown. [------] barrels per day eliminated since late January. Explains February price spike and 15-day inventory drop. Valero walked away early without disclosure. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7606381532558707981)  2026-02-13T16:05Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: $7 Gas by July 4th Prediction California gas predicted to hit $7 per gallon by July 4th weekend after reaching $6 Memorial Day. July 4th biggest driving holiday peak demand. Valero Benicia closure April [----] eliminates capacity by July. Summer heat increases refinery maintenance issues and equipment failures. Seven aging refineries built early 1900s vulnerable. One fire or outage during July 4th week triggers $7. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7606184177280503053)  2026-02-13T03:19Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California Inventory Hits [--] Days California gasoline inventory dropped to [--] days supply lowest in three years versus 25-30 day standard. PBF Martinez reduced capacity maintenance season Valero Benicia closure prep drain reserves. Production down demand constant inventory falling. At [--] days prices spike fast. One refinery fire (50000 bpd) eliminates buffer in one week. No cushion for disruptions. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7606069884484701454)  2026-02-12T19:56Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Hidden Cap-and-Trade Tax California cap-and-trade program forces refineries to buy carbon emission credits costing approximately [--] per gallon passed to consumers. Not listed separately on pump buried in base price. Combined with [----] visible state taxes equals over $1 per gallon in taxes and fees. Texas and most states don't have cap-and-trade. Hidden cost layer California drivers pay. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7606017585821306126)  2026-02-12T16:33Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: PBF Martinez Restart Delayed Again PBF Martinez fire February [--] [----] shut down refinery. Promised Q2 [----] partial restart full operations by summer. February [----] still not fully operational. New timeline March [----]. [-----] barrels per day California capacity offline over one year. Bay Area prices stay elevated. Timeline keeps pushingQ2 summer now March. No accountability. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits PBF Martinez delay refinery"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7605760126284205326)  2026-02-11T23:54Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Gas Stations Closing by [----] California gas stations predicted to close starting [----] after Valero Benicia April [----] closure drops state to six refineries. Unreliable supply unpredictable deliveries high delivery costs force rural stations to close firstCentral Valley Inland Empire Northern California. Urban stations face shortages during maintenance or fires. Death spiral: refineries close supply drops stations can't get fuel stations close. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7605630136196566302)  2026-02-11T15:29Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Why No New Refineries Get Built California hasn't built new refinery since [----]. Building requires 10-15 years for permits environmental reviews air quality studies approvals. Cost exceeds $10 billion. No company invests with tightening regulations and [----] fossil fuel phase-out. CARB blocks new refineries to reduce emissions. Seven existing refineries are all California will ever have. Trapped in shrinking system. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7605443708850425102)  2026-02-11T03:26Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California Became Net Fuel Importer California became net fuel importer [----] importing over [------] barrels per day regularly. Historic shift after decades of self-sufficiency. Marathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo Phillips [--] LA closures Chevron Richmond conversion dropped production below consumption. Dependent on South Korea India Ecuador Canada imports. Explains Trump tariff impact and Nevada/Arizona panic. Energy dependence replaces independence. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7605403455515118862)  2026-02-11T00:49Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Gas Rationing Prediction Summer [----] California predicted to implement gas rationing summer [----] after Valero Benicia closure April [----] eliminates [------] bpd. Only 6.3% surplus capacity eliminated. Summer peak demand with seven refineries for [--] million people. One disruption drops supply below demand. Emergency rationing like 1970s oil crisis but with [--] refineries versus [--] then. Fifteen months away. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7605274816626658573)  2026-02-10T16:31Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's 6.3% Surplus Crisis California consumes [-------] barrels per day produces [-------] bpd after closuresonly [-----] bpd surplus (6.3%). Most states maintain 15-20% buffer. One refinery fire (50000 bpd) or maintenance (100000 bpd) eliminates surplus instantly. No cushion for disruptions. When surplus hits zero prices explode and stations run dry. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits surplus capacity California fuel buffer"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7605045067371285791)  2026-02-10T01:39Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California Down to [--] Refineries California down to seven operating refineries after Marathon Martinez Phillips [--] Rodeo Phillips [--] LA closures Chevron Richmond conversion Valero Benicia [----] closure. Seven facilities for [--] million people versus Texas [--] refineries for [--] million. Had 30+ refineries in 1980s. Aging infrastructure no new construction system collapse risk. No backup plan. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits seven"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604963803440090382)  2026-02-09T20:24Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Phillips [--] Los Angeles Abandoned SoCal Phillips [--] Los Angeles refinery in Wilmington closed permanently October [----] eliminating [------] barrels per day. Operating since [----]. Second Phillips [--] California closure after Rodeo [----]. Combined [------] bpd capacity lost. Cited regulatory costs and market conditions. Southern California increases import dependence. Mentioned in Nevada/Arizona governors' letters to Newsom. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604891390249585951)  2026-02-09T15:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: When Nevada Escapes - Part [--] If Nevada achieves fuel independence from California California refineries lose major customer buying millions of gallons daily. Less demand reduces refinery profitability accelerating closures. More closures tighten California supply raising prices. California becomes isolated fuel island producing only for itself with increased import dependence. Nevada and Arizona protecting their states while California drivers left vulnerable. Downward spiral continues. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604755242126822687)  2026-02-09T06:55Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Nevada's Escape Plan - Part [--] Nevada Governor Lombardo created Fuel Resiliency Committee late [----] led by State Senator Robin Titus. Mission: escape 88% California fuel dependence. Exploring pipelines from other states fuel storage reserves potentially building Nevada refinery. Committee moving fast as California refineries continue closing. Nevada planning exit strategy from California fuel supply. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry who profits"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604591035976617229)  2026-02-08T20:17Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: Governors vs. Newsom Part [--] Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs sent urgent letters to Newsom late [----] opposing California refinery closures. Nevada 88% dependent on California fuel. Phillips [--] LA closed October [----] (139000 bpd) Valero Benicia closing April [----] (145000 bpd). Governors warn 12-18 months shortages and price spikes in their states. California policies crushing neighboring states. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604541773632916750)  2026-02-08T17:06Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"REFINERY FILES: California's Summer Blend Markup California switches to summer CARBOB blend April-May costing 15-30 more per gallon to produce due to different additives processing steps tighter specifications to reduce smog. Most states don't require special summer blends. Cost passed to consumers on top of maintenance season supply cuts PBF Martinez fire Trump tariffs creating compounding price increases toward Memorial Day. From gas price frustration to national security this affects us all. California gas prices refinery closures energy policy fuel costs California refineries oil industry"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@california_fuel_watch/video/7604300501085146398)  2026-02-08T01:29Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

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