Institute for Energy Research: California Turns to Imports as Its Refineries Close
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary:
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California Turns to Imports as Its Refineries Close
According to Bloomberg, in November, California imported more gasoline than ever before, with over 40% coming from the Bahamas, despite much of it being produced in the United States. In 2025, the Bahamas supplied 12% of California's ship-borne gasoline imports, more than it had in the previous nine years c . . .
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California Turns to Imports as Its Refineries Close
According to Bloomberg, in November, California imported more gasoline than ever before, with over 40% coming from the Bahamas, despite much of it being produced in the United States. In 2025, the Bahamas supplied 12% of California's ship-borne gasoline imports, more than it had in the previous nine years c . . .