# U.S. Energy Information Administration

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-11**: AAA Price Report — National gas average confirmed at $3.57; California average reaches $5.33 per gallon.
- **2026-03-10**: Market Correction — Oil prices retreat to approximately $80 per barrel, though retail gas prices remain elevated.
- **2026-03-02**: Capacity Loss Assessment — Reports indicate California is losing 20% of refining capacity as Marathon and Valero facilities face uncertainty.
- **2026-03-02**: Oil Market Shock — Crude oil futures surge past $100 per barrel as Iran restricts access to the Strait of Hormuz.
- **2026-02-28**: Conflict Escalation — U.S. and Israel initiate military strikes against Iran, targeting strategic assets.
- **2025-12-31**: Official Refinery Closure — The 659-acre Phillips 66 facility in Carson and Wilmington officially ceases operations.
- **2024-12-31**: Production Ranking Shift — EIA data confirms California has fallen to 7th in US crude production, behind Wyoming and New Mexico.
- **2024-10-16**: Phillips 66 Exit Announcement — Industry titan Phillips 66 announces it will close its Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Texas Diesel Surges Past $5 Threshold, Threatening Supply Chain Stability
2026-03-23 04:49:23 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Diesel prices in Texas have officially breached the $5.00 per gallon mark, a critical threshold that is squeezing margins for the state's massive trucking industry. This price spike in a primary energy hub signals broader inflationary pressures and potential disruptions to interstate commerce.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/texas-diesel-price-surge-logistics-impact

### Geopolitical Tensions Drive US Gas Prices Higher as California Hits $5.33
2026-03-12 00:18:13 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A military conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, sending domestic gasoline prices up 19% in a single month. California remains the epicenter of the price surge, with local averages exceeding $5.30 per gallon due to a combination of regulatory isolation and infrastructure bottlenecks.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/gas-prices-skyrocket-california-iran-conflict

### California’s Refining Exodus: Phillips 66 Closure Signals 20% Capacity Drop
2026-03-03 00:36:17 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The closure of Phillips 66’s Los Angeles refinery marks a pivotal moment in California’s energy transition, as the state faces a nearly 20% reduction in total refining capacity. Driven by aggressive environmental regulations and shifting land-use priorities, the exodus of major oil players raises critical questions about fuel security and the redevelopment of massive industrial sites.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/california-oil-refinery-closures-phillips-66-marathon-valero

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