On: The U.S. is now energy independent

[wolverine876]

Which regulations are raising prices?

Also, I'm a little confused: SD and LA are in California, of course.

[sremani → wolverine876]

The LA in the previous comment is likely Louisiana -- where many refineries are based.

Also, CA has its own refineries that have additional blend restrictions (if I am not wrong). You cannot legally sell, gasoline that is refined in LA or TX and sell them in CA gas stations.

[foxyv → sremani]

Naw, he means Los Angeles. Los Angeles County makes a ton of power for So. Cal.

[sremani → foxyv]

You are right -- there are 5 refineries in LA county and 60% of the California capacity. The possibility of them having $1 gallon in CA did not feel real given the taxes and fees per gallon are near or exceed $1.

[gotoeleven → wolverine876]

Gas tax is 51.1 cents/gal

They require a special formula for which there aren't many refineries https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/fact-sheets/gasoline-freque...

[wolverine876 → gotoeleven]

Thanks, but tax isn't a regulation and doesn't have the impacts described in the GP.

[mulmen → wolverine876]

“San Diego is even out-passing Hawaii, which is not even on the mainland.”