A potential lockout at a major refinery threatens to disrupt fuel supplies in New York and New Jersey, according to labor union officials, who caution that the move could lead to higher gas prices for drivers in the region. The union has raised concerns that a shutdown would reduce refining capacity, creating shortages and forcing prices upward as demand remains steady. With the region already facing economic pressures, consumers may see increased costs at the pump if the dispute escalates. The warning highlights the delicate balance between labor negotiations and energy market stability.
Refinery lockout could send gas prices higher across New York and New Jersey, union warns News12 | New Jersey
