The proposal would require the California Energy Commission to study what effects such a mandate could have at the pump, aiming to stabilize gasoline prices.
Governor Newsom stated immediate action was necessary due to 'significant risk that prices could spike' because of maintenance-related supply shortages at refineries.
The state's new Division of Petroleum Market Oversight estimates refinery maintenance caused a price spike that cost Californians up to $2.2 billion last year.
The bill allows the energy commission to create regulations refiners must meet during maintenance, with penalties of up to $1 million a day for non-compliance.
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