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🌱 Patch AM: Why Valero Benicia’s closure still matters for fuel prices and projects

Coming up on the Benicia Patch calendar: Martini Shake Off

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Hi there, Benicia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Valero Benicia's closure still matters for fuel prices and projects

Also on today's calendar: Martini Shake Off and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Energy Uncertainty Shapes PVF Market Outlook (phcppros.com) — Benicia gets a brief but important mention as the Valero refinery's closure is cited as one factor keeping fuel prices high amid war-related supply disruptions. The piece explains how global conflicts, refinery shutdowns, and booming industrial projects are driving up gasoline, diesel, and key pipeline and valve materials, with long lead times expected into 2027 and beyond.
   

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Ok Benicia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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