UHERO has released a three-part series explaining the causes behind Tesoro’s impending closure and what it does, and does not mean, for local residents. 

Check it out here: 

Part 1: Hawaii’s Oil Market

Part 2: Why did Tesoro close instead of Chevron? 

Part 3: How will this affect gasoline and other prices?

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