California is sunsetting oil refineries without a plan for what’s next
California’s push to move beyond fossil fuels just hit a hard reality check. Two major refineries are closing — one this year, another in 2026 — cutting 17% of the state’s gasoline refining capacity. Instead of celebrating, lawmakers are scrambling to keep the plants running to avoid price spikes and supply shortages. The closures expose a gap in California’s energy transition planning. Tik Root with Grist has the full story.
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