California drivers could be seeing lower gas prices once a new mega-pipeline project reaches completion, flooding the state with the much needed black gold .

In a recent joint announcement , Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, Inc. said its Western Gateway Pipeline project was moving forward following the closure in the state of multiple refineries.

“Customer response during the open season underscores the importance of Western Gateway in addressing long‑term refined products logistics needs in the region,” Phillips 66 Chairman and CEO Mark Lashier said.

A map shows where the new Western Gateway pipeline would be constructed connecting Borger, Texas to Phoenix. Kinder Morgan

Once fully operational, the massive pipeline will stretch from St. Louis, MO.…