Valero is planning to shut down its Benicia refinery by April 2026, which experts say could put gas prices at stake.

The refinery said on social media Tuesday, "We anticipate the restart process will continue through early next week, during which there continues to be potential for intermittent flaring. We are ...

The Benicia refinery in Northern California is the sixth largest among the industry’s fleet in the Golden State, refining 145,000 barrels per day and accounting for almost 9% of California’s ...

BENICIA, Calif. (KGO) -- Oil giant Valero Energy made a surprise announcement Wednesday, suggesting it may close its Benicia Refinery a year from now. Problems at the facility have caused toxic ...

BENICIA — Valero’s oil refinery in Benicia faces an uncertain future after the company alerted state energy officials that plans were in the works for an array of options for the plant ...

Valero will be closing their refinery facility at the end of April 2026 due to high costs and strict environmental regulations in the state. This closure could impact local gas prices.

Operations at the Valero refinery in Solano County may be shut down as soon as next year, the petroleum producer announced Wednesday. According to a company statement, Valero has submitted notice ...

BENICIA, Calif. (KGO) -- For a quarter century, the Valero refinery has been an economic powerhouse for the city of Benicia. But on Wednesday came a surprise announcement that it may close next April.