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Isaac Raising Prices at the Pump

Nathan Bernier, KUT News

Hurricane Isaac is affecting gas prices across the state.

The average price of a gallon of unleaded is going for $3.66 in Austin – that's up ten centsfrom last week.

AAA Texas says the main reason for the price increase is that several refineries along the Gulf Coast closed before Isaac hit land. But analysts say gas prices will come down if the refineries re-open without storm damage.The average price in the state is $3.64 – that's still well below the national average of $3.80.

AAA Texas says, despite the weather and the higher gas prices (19 cents higher in Austin than this time last year), 2.4 million Texans are expected to travelfor the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Laura first joined the KUT team in April 2012. She now works for the statewide program Texas Standard as a reporter and producer. Laura came to KUT from the world of television news. She has worn many different hats as an anchor, reporter and producer at TV stations in Austin, Amarillo and Toledo, OH. Laura is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, a triathlete and enjoys travel, film and a good beer. She enjoys spending time with her husband and pets.
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