Authored by Rob Sabo via The Epoch Times,Several energy companies have announced the closure of some of their refineries in California in recent months, citing the regulatory environment and operational losses.Multiple experts in the state’s oil and gas industry recently spoke with The Epoch Times about the closures and their potential impacts on fuel prices and fuel availability in the Golden State.Refinery ClosuresValero Energy Corporation announced in April 2025 that it would shutter its refinery operati ...