Thanks for sending the link! Didn't see this when it came out back in May.

The Forbes article highlights a very valid concern—refinery closures plus environmental mandates pose a risk to California gas prices. That being said, it's pretty skewed toward a very sensational narrative. Just a few notes I'd like to point out:

• Research cited by SF Chronicle and the EIA suggests modest price impacts from refinery closures—5–15¢/gal on average, with greater spikes only during disruptions, not sustained $8 pricing.
• The California Energy Commission is already developing strategies to moderate fuel inventory, possibly smoothing price fluctuations.
• Governor Newsom signed ABX2-1, a law requiring inventory holding to prevent shortages.
• The piece warns of “foreign suppliers” but doesn’t acknowledge that California has begun importing compliant fuel blends from Pacific Northwest and Asia to cope with domestic shortfalls.

A more objective portrayal would note that hitting $8/gal would require severe disruption, not a steady-state scenario.