Gas prices surge as LA council confronts fallout from Phillips 66 refinery shutdown

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Gas prices surge as LA council confronts fallout from Phillips 66 refinery shutdown
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Fox News contributor Liz Peek says she expects the increase in gas prices due to the Iran conflict to be a temporary issue on ‘The Bottom Line.’

, turning everyday commutes into a financial hit for millions of Angelenos all after a key piece of the region’s energy backbone went dark., stretching across LA’s Carson and Wilmington, once a major source of in-state fuel, shut down in late 2025, sending ripple effects straight to the pump.

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