California Energy Journal

California Energy Journal

Gasoline and Fuels

State Officials Brokering Refinery Sale

Jul 28, 2025
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In an unusual move, the California Energy Commission (CEC) is trying to find a buyer for Valero Energy’s Benicia refinery ahead of its planned closure in April 2026, Reuters reported. The state government is trying to broker the sale of privately-owned infrastructure amid concerns that refinery closures could lead to fuel shortages and price spikes in C…

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