Dec. 3, 2025 10:24 AM PT
To the editor: Ought to California get its first gasoline pipeline (“California could get its first gasoline pipeline. Would that lower gas prices?,” Nov. 26)? I feel the reply is sure.
A gasoline pipeline may hyperlink California to the refineries alongside the Gulf Coast, the place there may be an extra of refining capability. California costs for gasoline have been careworn attributable to restricted refining capability and value escalation when there may be an interruption in refining. The entry to Gulf Coast refining ought to scale back the price of gasoline on the pump in California.
I perceive that utilizing electrical autos to cut back air pollution is fascinating. Nevertheless, the present proportion of EVs on the highway is only about 4%-5%. This quantity will improve, however considerably slowly now that subsidies on EV purchases have been reduce. Within the meantime, most drivers right here should purchase gasoline and must buy it at cheap costs.
Philip Hiestand, Irvine
