One Virginia-based wholesaler says that before Hurricane Isaac even came close to hitting the Gulf Coast, five refineries indicated that they were raising gas prices before the end of the day—which is highly unusual. But now that the storm has actually caused damage, the question isn’t “if” prices will continue to rise, but “how much?” Virginia Public Radio’s Tommie McNeil has more from the State Capitol.
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