California Faces Fuel Shortages Due to Refinery Closures and Global Supply Issues
California is experiencing significant fuel shortages due to refinery closures and global supply disruptions, particularly from the Middle East conflict. The state's geographic and regulatory challenges make it reliant on imports, which are now strained by regional shortages. This situation is expected to worsen jet fuel availability on the West Coast this summer.
Topics: California energy jet fuel shortage Middle East conflict oil supply refinery closures