California Governor PANICS as Gas Station Shutdowns Hit Breaking Point | Mike Halton

Описание: Gas stations across California are quietly shutting down — and most people don’t know why.

In this video, we break down the real story behind the closures, from crushing upgrade costs facing small station owners to shrinking fuel supply caused by refinery shutdowns. What looks like a few dark pumps on the corner is actually part of a much bigger chain reaction — one that could reshape gas prices, competition, and everyday life across the state.

You’ll hear real examples from family-owned stations, learn why banks are walking away from loans, and see how state deadlines are forcing impossible choices. At the same time, refinery capacity is shrinking, supply is tightening, and pressure is building at the top.

This isn’t about politics.
It’s about consequences.

And it’s about who ends up paying when systems change faster than people can keep up.

Watch until the end to see what this could mean for drivers, small businesses, and the future of fuel in California.

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📌 Sources & Reporting

• Valero Energy confirmed plans to shut down its Benicia refinery by April 2026, removing a major source of fuel production in Northern California. (Valero Energy, public statements / refinery filings)

• Phillips 66 has reduced and exited operations at multiple California facilities, shrinking in-state refining capacity. (Phillips 66 corporate disclosures)

• U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows California has lost significant refining capacity since 2020, tightening fuel supply. (U.S. EIA)
• Industry groups report hundreds of independent gas stations face closure due to costly underground storage tank upgrade requirements. (California Fuels & Convenience Alliance)

• State environmental rules require single-wall underground fuel tanks to be replaced by January 1, 2026, with costs ranging from $300,000 to over $1 million per station. (California State Water Resources Control Board)

• Multiple lawmakers and analysts warn refinery closures could drive California gas prices sharply higher, potentially exceeding historical highs. (California legislative hearings, energy analysts)

• Governor Gavin Newsom has acknowledged market disruption risks and held emergency discussions with energy regulators. (Governor’s office statements)

• Small business owners across the Central Valley and Inland Empire have shared first-hand accounts of loan denials and forced shutdowns. (Local news interviews & trade associations)

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