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- Several states were reporting spikes in gas prices ahead of Hurricane IkeMSNBC: Hurricane Ike brings spike in gas prices
- If damage from Hurricane Ike is minimal, gas prices could come down quicklyMSNBC: Hurricane Ike brings spike in gas prices
- Oil rigs and refineries in the Gulf of Mexico supply about 24 percent of the gas and oil-related products in the United StatesChristian Science Monitor: Gas prices surge as Ike closes in on Texas
- Drivers were being limited to 10 gallons of gas per customer in some statesChristian Science Monitor: Gas prices surge as Ike closes in on Texas
- Concerns were mounting that the port of Houston could be heavily damaged by a storm surge, slowing oil importationChristian Science Monitor: Gas prices surge as Ike closes in on Texas
- Reports were surfacing of price gouging at gas stations across the SoutheastABC News: Gas Price Gouging Hits Hurricane States(September 12, 2008)
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As Hurricane Ike prepared to make landfall along the Texas coast, gas prices were reportedly on the rise in many U.S. states. On September 12, 2008, concerns were said to be mounting that a strong storm surge from Hurricane Ike might seriously damage oil refineries in the path of the storm. Refineries in the Houston, Texas, area provide 13 percent of the nation's oil supply.Christian Science Monitor: Gas prices surge as Ike closes in on Texas
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"If we see some sort of dramatic problem, then we'll see a spike across the nation . . . and it's going to be at least 25 cents to 30 cents. It all comes down to how big the hurricane is when it hits and how long these refineries might be shut down."—Darin Newsom, senior analyst for DTNLos Angeles Times: Hurricane Ike being felt at the gas pump (September 13, 2008)"People have gone as far as calling 911 to report that gas is expensive."—Mark Plowden, South Carolina attorney general's office
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Hurricane Ike Gas Prices Questions
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Why do gas prices change on a daily basis? 7 AnswersThey change because they have to stay competitive with other gas stations. if gas station A receives gas on monday for $2 and gas station B on tuesday for $1.9... read more -
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Do you really think that the gas prices will shoot back up into the 4 and 5 dollar range? 6 AnswersOil is not a renewable resource. So, as the oil runs out (however long it may take), the price will be increase. Also, as others have mentioned, there is the... read more
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