Hurricane Harvey may boost gas prices for U.S. drivers
(CBS) – Hurricane Harvey may have a big impact at the gas pump.
The hurricane is expected to hit a refinery-rich stretch of the Gulf Coast, leading to expectations that some refineries will shut down until the storm passes. That could disrupt gasoline supplies and boost prices across the country.
Wholesale gasoline futures rose Thursday 5 cents, or 3 percent, to $1.66 per gallon, and experts say that will quickly show up on service-station signs.
“Starting (Thursday night) you could
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