Hawaii Refinery Task Force

The Hawaii Refinery Task Force was convened to examine the implications of the closure of the Par Hawaii refinery, which was the state's sole petroleum refinery, and to assess the state's fuel supply vulnerability and options for ensuring energy security. It developed recommendations for fuel supply diversification, emergency reserve requirements, and long-term alternatives to petroleum dependence. The task force's work informed legislative and regulatory responses to the refinery closure.

Hawaii's dependence on imported petroleum after the refinery closure makes fuel prices and supply security a direct concern for every resident who drives, uses utilities, or consumes goods transported by fuel-dependent means. The task force's recommendations shape emergency fuel reserve and clean energy transition policies.