Bubble Watch: Will higher gasoline prices create a regional recession?

“Bubble Watch” digs into trends that may indicate economic and/or housing market troubles ahead.
Buzz: Southern California gas prices have surged at the fastest pace in three years after problems at local refineries have crimped supplies.
Source: Various media reports.
Trend: Production problems at two facilities combined with scheduled repairs at a third refinery have been blamed for the price uptick which, expert says, could run for weeks. Some analysts note this could serve as ano