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But since a refinery fire in Torrance, California, in 2015 reduced production capacity, the state’s prices have been about 20 to 30 cents a gallon higher than what those factors would indicate.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Bhargava points to internal and external factors that have compounded the airline's troubles even as it tries to recover from the Ahmedabad crash.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Biological aging can differ significantly from one person to another depending on factors such as health, lifestyle, and the body's ability to recover from stress and disease.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

The San José company said it rejected the bid after considering various factors, including how it could impact growth and profitability.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The standard argument is that this thesis proves that evidence does not determine what scientists hold to be true; consequently, it is claimed, scientific beliefs are primarily shaped by cultural and social factors.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton