Southern California drivers bracing for higher gas prices after Chevron refinery fire

The Brief

  • SoCal commuters are bracing for the aftermath of the Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo.
  • So far, the area hasn’t seen significant spikes in gas prices.
  • Experts believe a price hike is possible in the coming days.

LOS ANGELES Southern California commuters are bracing for a spike in gas prices following last week’s fire at the Chevron oil refinery facility in El Segundo.

What we know:

The Chevron oil refinery in LA’s South Bay region is California’s second-largest oil refinery and produces about one-fifth of all motor vehicle fuel and 40% of the jet fuel for Southern California.

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