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Oregon, lacking its own refineries, consumes around 100,000 barrels of fuel daily, almost all of which pass through this pipeline. When Phillips 66 announced the shutdown of its California refinery, Oregon’s reliance on Washington refineries—and specifically Ferndale—injected immediate concern into state officials and residents alike. Governor Tina Cotek’s office quickly issued warnings about the fragile fuel security relying heavily on Washington’s refining capacity.