California Should Support Fuel Imports, Find Ways to Retain Refiners, Regulator Says

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NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) – California’s energy regulator on Friday issued recommendations to Governor Gavin Newsom to support timely fuel imports and explore ways to retain operations at existing refineries in the state.

Newsom had earlier this year asked the California Energy Commission to recommend changes to the state’s energy transition efforts, as it faces higher fuel costs from Phillips 66 and Valero’s decision to shutter refineries supplying about 20% of the state’s total fuel production capacity.


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The CEC recommended the state should address regulatory and permitting barriers to allow for more timely fuel imports into the state, while engaging with market players to explore ways to keep existing refineries operational.

It also recommended stabilizing in-state crude oil output and supply to reduce costs to refineries.

Reporting by Shariq Khan in New York, Editing by Franklin Paul

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