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2026.05.29 02:54 GMT+8

California prepares for gas price rise after final oil shipment arrives

Updated 2026.05.29 02:54 GMT+8
Ediz Tiyansan

California’s dependence on imported oil is under fresh scrutiny after the last known shipment of Middle Eastern crude arrived earlier this month.

With global tensions linked to Iran disrupting shipping routes and refining supply chains, energy analysts warn the state could face renewed pressure at the pump in the coming weeks.

CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.

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