California Oil Production
A general Thread about Oil Production in California. What is the level of California Oil & Gas Exploration and are the Petroleum Refineries able to keep up with local demand?
Will San Diego gas prices keep falling?
The average price of gas is $2.75 a gallon in the San Diego metro area, and an analyst said it may drop another 25 to 45 cents before rising again in February. Prices are down 30 cents a gallon from last year and well below October 2012's $4.70 a gallon. Ref. Source 1g
State gas prices rise, but drop across nation
The national average gas price has dipped below $2, but that's not the case in California, where the average price has risen to $2.84 a gallon. Experts blame the spike on state refinery breakdowns and “maintenance issues." Ref. Source 1e
Lawmaker wants older gas wells shut
In response to the massive natural gas leak that has force thousands from their homes in Porter Ranch, State Sen. Fran Pavley is calling for the older gas wells operated by Southern California Gas Co. To be shut down until officials can verify they pose no risk to public health. Ref. Source 7e.
Why California gas is so expensive
Unlike the rest of the nation, California's average cost of gasoline is 11 cents higher than a year ago. The state's price actually moved higher as a benchmark price for crude oil tumbled. Taxes, fees and the state's boutique fuel each add to the bill. Ref. Source 1c.
Gas in California for $2.45 a gallon?
The Berri Brothers gas station in Sunset Beach in Orange County is selling regular-grade gas for 39 cents below the county average of $2.84. Company owners say the cheap price brings people into their stores, where the real profits are. Ref. Source 2d.
Company criminally charged for oil spill
A Texas pipeline company responsible for spilling more than 140,000 gallons of crude oil off the Santa Barbara coastline last year was indicted on dozens of criminal charges. The disaster closed popular beaches and killed sea lions and birds. Ref. Source 3o.