Interesting Times in the California War on Gasoline
California is facing a potential fuel shortage after the last major oil shipment arrived from the Strait of Hormuz. State officials are scrambling to find new sources of crude oil as local refineries struggle to meet demand. Meanwhile, gas prices have surged, with some areas reporting prices over $6 per gallon, prompting political debates over gas tax relief.
- ▪The last major oil shipment to California arrived two weeks ago, leaving the state with only four to six weeks of fuel supply.
- ▪California's average gas price has reached $6.14 per gallon, significantly higher than the national average of $4.56.
- ▪A proposed bill to cut gas taxes and provide relief to Californians was rejected by state Senate Democrats.
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Interesting Times in the California War on Gasoline Beege Welborn 2:00 PM | May 21, 2026 AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes Two weeks ago, the last major oil shipment due into the Port of Long Beach, California via the Strait of Hormuz arrived, leaving elected officials scrambling for new sources of fuel as the fossil fuel-rich state faced the looming and very real possibility of shortages. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); Californians are facing growing uncertainty at the pump after the state’s last major oil shipment from the Strait of Hormuz arrived in Long Beach on Monday, as leaders warn the state has roughly four to six weeks of fuel supply left under normal…
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