KCRA 3 Sacramentokcra.comGasBuddy expert: 2026 could be one of the most volatile summers for California gas prices | CA Politics 360 (opens original article in a new tab)
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan predicts 2026 could be one of the most volatile summers for California gas prices due to refinery closures, uncertainty in Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz closure, with prices potentially reaching new records.
- California lost two refineries, increasing reliance on imported fuel.
- Iranian tensions and Strait of Hormuz closure may cause oil price fluctuations.
- California's strict regulations and closed market system contribute to higher prices.
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