California's energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with hundreds of gas stations closing their doors and major refineries winding down operations. As of January 1, 2026, a decade-old state law mandating upgrades to underground gasoline storage tanks has forced approximately 473 to 500 independent stations statewide to cease operations, exacerbating an already strained fuel supply chain

California has a Gasoline Crisis - Are we approaching $10/gallon for gas? Gasoline prices are high and headed higher.