Nevada taking steps to wean itself off California fuel dependency

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 1,168

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Nevada is looking for ways to break away from a decades-long dependence on California fuel as the Golden State experiences refinery closures — including the back-to-back closures of two major oil refineries.

In October, Phillips 66 produced its final barrel of fuel at its Los Angeles facility, citing regulatory pressure, rising costs, and declining gasoline demand in California. Valero Energy also announced plans to close its oil refinery near San Francisco by April, citing similar …

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