Hurricane Harvey drives gas prices up, South Georgians concerned - WALB.com, South Georgia News, Weather, Sports
Member Center:
Folks in Southwest Georgia are concerned about how Harvey will impact gas prices in the area. (Source: WALB)
Experts said the longer the oil operations are down in the Gulf, the more uncertainty in the market. (Source: WALB)
Many stations increased prices by 10 to 19 cents per gallon on Monday. (Source: WALB)Hurricane Harvey is expected to have a major influence on the energy industry, especially the cost of gasoline in the Southeast United States.
Right before the Labor Day holiday, traditionally the end of the summer final travel holiday, gasoline prices in South Georgia have already started to inch up.
Many stations increased prices by 10 to 19 cents per gallon on Monday.
American Automobile Association (AAA) said one out of every five barrels of gasoline produced in the United States has been threatened by Hurricane Harvey, with more than one-quarter of all the refining capacity in the Gulf coast offline.
William McKendree, who is in the lawn care business, said the increased gas prices will cut their profit.
"Just getting to work is already a hassle as it is, because of the size trucks that we drive," explained McKendree. "And then we have to buy gas for all of our tools. If it does go up any more, I don't know what we are going to do."
AAA officials said they expect prices on gasoline in Georgia to increase, but they do not believe shortages will be a problem except for small, independent gas stations.
But experts said the longer the oil operations are down in the Gulf, the more uncertainty in the market.
Copyright 2017 WALB. All rights reserved.
Keep up with WALB on the go!
Follow us on social 
and download our apps!
Every new mother wants her newborn baby to be healthy. Health departments across Southwest Georgia are urging parents to make sure they get their babies immunized.
More >>Every new mother wants her newborn baby to be healthy. Health departments across Southwest Georgia are urging parents to make sure they get their babies immunized.
More >>The price at the pump continues to rise. Gas prices have jumped nine cents in the last week.
More >>The price at the pump continues to rise. Gas prices have jumped nine cents in the last week.
More >>A number of streets in Albany are much more appealing to the eye... thanks to 'Stash the Trash' volunteers who helped clean the city over the past few days. Commissioner Jon Howard joined 'Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful' to help clean-up sites on seven blocks in East Albany.
More >>A number of streets in Albany are much more appealing to the eye... thanks to 'Stash the Trash' volunteers who helped clean the city over the past few days. Commissioner Jon Howard joined 'Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful' to help clean-up sites on seven blocks in East Albany.
More >>The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has already seen two drowning deaths this year associated with boats on the lake. Now, they're working to keep those numbers down as boating season ramps up.
More >>The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has already seen two drowning deaths this year associated with boats on the lake. Now, they're working to keep those numbers down as boating season ramps up.
More >>The state of Georgia is moving closer to being a hands-free driving state. That's according to Georgia lawmakers who have been working since January to put House Bill 673 into motion.
More >>The state of Georgia is moving closer to being a hands-free driving state. That's according to Georgia lawmakers who have been working since January to put House Bill 673 into motion.
More >> |  P.O. Box 3130
Albany, GA 31706 (229) 446-1010
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2018 Raycom Media. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service, and Ad Choices.
|
