How the solar eclipse is raising gas prices in Utah

Gas prices are rising in Utah, apparently driven in part by the solar eclipse later this month.“West Coast refineries are ramping up production in anticipation of the Aug. 21 eclipse, which will draw more than a million sky-watchers to Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming,” said AAA Utah spokesman John Moreno.The anticipated migration to observe the full eclipse is likely to drive increases at gas stations along the way, he said, adding to a traditional seasonal climb. “AAA predicted pric