Millions of drivers will be forced to pay extra for every gallon of gas in 2026 as cost jumps 75%

Drivers are warned of preparing to lift the brutal gas that can let them take more than $ 8 per gallon.

A new report predicts an amazing increase of 75 % in prices by the end of 2026, and a wallet across one state in particular.

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The report focuses on California, where the next closure of the main oil refineries is expected to reduce fuel production.

The Philips 66 Refinery Conscience at the Los Angeles and Valeru facility in northern California.

Together, the closure represented a 21 % decrease in the state's oil refining capacity for three years, according to CTL CW CW.

Bombeshil's expectations come from Marshall Business College at the University of Southern California and were written by Michael A Mitch.

“The average price of the estimated consumer for ordinary gasoline can increase by up to 75 % for April 23, 2025, a price from $ 4.816 to $ 7.348 to $ 8.435 per gallon by the end of the year 2026.”

“We can expect that retail prices will be higher in provinces like Mono and Humboldt.”

California consumes more than 13.1 million gallons every day, according to the report.

But the state only produces less than 24 % of the crude oil it needs.

This means with the closure of the next refinery, California may face a fuel deficit of up to 13.1 million gallons per day.

The lawmakers are now pressing the ruler Gavin News to intervene and stop the closure.

“If the ruler does not behave now, you will be blinded by the inhabitants of California because of the shock of stickers in the pump and prices have risen on daily goods,” said Brian W. Jones, the minority leader in the Senate.

“We are talking about gas prices more than $ 8.43 per gallon by the end of next year.”

Some provinces, especially rural provinces, are expected to suffer more due to transportation and display problems.

“Critical case”

The message urges the leg lawmakers to stop the closure immediately and explore alternatives.

However, the ruler's office is due to the warnings of the report.

“Only last month, the ruler ordered the state to give efforts to work with refineries to ensure safe supplies at reasonable and reliable prices of gasoline.”

“We thank the Republicans of the Senate for highlighting the administration's work on this critical issue.”

He added: “The Governor Newsom will continue to fight in order to protect California residents from price screws in the pump.”

The report warns that the effects of ripple may spread outside the fuel stations.

High fuel prices usually increase grocery costs, goods and services in all fields.

With fewer working refineries, California can become more dependent on external fuel imports and foreign fuel.

This dependence can make the country more vulnerable to swinging global prices and disrupting the supply chain.

Drivers who are already paying some of the highest gas prices in the country may soon see that these numbers are rising.