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The following table compares the current average gas price statewide between New York, California and Texas. As of this writing, the result is as you would expect… Texas gas prices are lower than New York and much lower than California.
At first glance, you might think that it is purely a function of the proximity of oil wells. After all, Texas is known for its oil wells. However, after a bit of reflection you might think refinery location would actually be more important. After all, if oil has to be shipped long distances to a refinery and then the gas has to be shipped back, it isn’t going to help the local price of gas.