Why Are Gas Prices up Just Before Labor Day Road Trips Start?

Why are gas prices up just before Labor Day road trips start?

Perhaps we celebrated too soon. Gas prices that hit a sweet spot a few weeks ago are now back at irritating levels with the Labor Day holiday looming.What caused the increase to an average of $3.75 for a gallon of regular in the Chicago region Wednesday?One significant factor is extreme weather midmonth. Severe thunderstorms and flooding Aug. 19, disrupted operations at the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, which was temporarily shut down, AAA sp…

Gas Prices Rise After Whiting Refinery Shutdown

The national average for a gallon of regular went up more than 7 cents this past week to $3.21 mainly due to flooding at BP Whiting Refinery in Indiana. The post Midwest Refinery Flooding Causes Jump at the Pump Ahead of Labor Day Weekend appeared first on MOTOR.

Midwest refinery flooding leads to gas price spike

A recent refinery issue led to a surge in gas prices ahead of Labor Day weekend, AAA reported.Delaware stations moved quickly to raise prices by up to 20 cents a gallon. The price of regular in the First State rose…

California Drivers Paying More Than $1.30 Above National Average As Gas Prices Spike Ahead Of Labor Day

A recent refinery issue has caused a surge in gas prices ahead of Labor Day weekend. The national average for a gallon of regular went up more than seven cents this past week to $3.21 mainly due to flooding at BP Whiting Refinery in Indiana. The largest refinery in the Midwest shut down operations for several days following a severe thunderstorm. As a result, states in the Great Lakes region saw an increase in gas prices, but they may get some r…