California’s Phillips 66 refinery will close this October, and Valero’s Northern California facility is expected to follow in 2026, reducing in-state gasoline production by 20 percent. USC professor Michael Mische examines how shifts in where California gets its fuel could affect local prices.
Description
California, as the wealthiest and most populated state in the nation, carries many leading roles in policy making, economic growth, cultural influences and technology development. California Insider, hosted by Siyamak Khorrami with The Epoch Times Southern California, showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues. Our mission is to inform California residents through the experiences and knowledge of our guests.
About the host
Siyamak Khorrami is a Senior Editor and the General Manager with the Epoch Times Southwestern Region. Prior to joining Epoch Media Group, Siyamak led companies in life sciences, technology, and finance. In 2017, Siyamak joined Epoch Media Group. Siyamak now oversees The Epoch Times newspaper’s development, operation in Southwestern region.
