California Energy Journal

California Energy Journal

Gasoline and Fuels

Valero to Close Benicia Refinery in 2026; Wilmington's Future Uncertain

Apr 25, 2025
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Valero Energy announced April 16, 2025 that it would cease operations at its 170,000-barrel-per-day Benicia refinery by the end of April 2026. The company has also indicated that it could close its 135,000-barrel-per-day Wilmington refinery in Los Angeles.

The developments come amid concerns about California's high gasoline prices and declining fuel supp…

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