I forgot to add Biden did not close any refineries.

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Posted by Bruinfan4ever on October 04, 2026 at 08:09:03

In Reply to: You will be paying more for gas in 2026 than 2022 posted by Bruinfan4ever on October 04, 2026 at 05:32:47

They closed because of their own problems. More refineries closed under trump than Biden.

President Term Refineries permanently shut/converted Approx. capacity affected
Donald Trump Jan. 2017–Jan. 2021 8 ~715,000 barrels/day
Joe Biden Jan. 2021–Jan. 2025 5 ~711,000 barrels/day


Several refineries did close or reduce operations during Biden’s presidency (2021–2025), but EIA attributes closures to factors including low demand during COVID-19, hurricanes, accidents, economics, and conversions to renewable-fuel facilities.


For example, Phillips 66’s Rodeo, California refinery shut down crude refining in March 2024 and was converted to renewable diesel.


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