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Energy Expert Fears Gas Price Spike From Strike At Chevron Refinery In Richmond

Gas prices in California are the highest in the country at more than $5.84 cents a gallon, according to AAA.

By Kenny Choi, CBS San Francisco:

RICHMOND (CBS SF) — More than 500 workers at Chevron’s Richmond refinery will strike Monday after members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 5 voted down Chevron’s most recent contract proposal.

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The refinery produces gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and lubricating oils according to its website.

Experts believe refinery capacity is already tight.

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