By james art 
If you think gas prices are high now, just wait for the state to take over the oil refineries.
This is an option that the California Energy Committee presents to lawmakers and other politicians “to guarantee constant gas supplies, as oil companies withdraw from the refinery business in the state”, “” reported The Los Angeles Times.
“Pull back”? They are expelled.
The document noted that countries with government refineries include Russia, China, Venezuela and Iran. Of course, California loves to do things differently, but every policy should be reviewed when your main models are authoritarian regimes.
It should be remembered that the loss of oil refineries in California is a problem caused by the country itself. Last August Shevron announced that he was moving his plant from San Ramon to Houston. On February 9th, The Wall Street Journal reported During the call, Executive Director Mike Wirt was held with investors when he said: “The placement of bureaucrats managed for central planning of key segments of the economy has not worked in other socialist countries. I doubt it will be different in California. ”
Along with the other laws of the hyper -regulating industry, last October 14 Gavard Gavin News signed ABX 2 1which micro -guided refineries “Delivery Plans” and Maintenance. When signing the bill, Newsom said it was necessary as oil companies “fuck you years and years and years.” Two days later Phillips 66 declared She closed her refinery in Los Angeles at the end of 2025 due to “long -term uncertainty”.
It is the users who pay the price for this all other characteristics of the California regulatory environment. On February 19th Auto Club clock The average gas price in California for regular $ 4.85 per gallon. This is 53% higher than the country’s average of $ 3.16. It is also 81% higher than $ 2.68 per Mississippi, the cheapest country.
Further shows its incompetence, the California Energy Commission also regulates electricity Production. January report From the legislative analyzer service found that our electricity rates were 47% from 2019-23, even as Consumer Pricing Index increased by 19%. Prices are “close to double the average for the country”, with only Hawaiians paying more.