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Gas Price Sticker Shock Blamed on Chevron

MSNBC -- Gas prices have pushed back over the $4 mark and AAA says you can blame last week's refinery fire.

California’s average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline is $4.10. That is up 40 cents from the last AAA survey on July 10.

“The recent fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond has created a short-term spike in gas prices across many parts of the Pacific Northwest and Nevada,” said AAA's Cynthia Harris. “It still remains to be seen how long the impact of the fire will be felt."

The refinery is not the only reason for the spike. Positive economic news for the country and higher global crude oil prices are also cited for the increase as well as a new concern about geopolitical tensions with Iran and what that could potentially mean to oil supplies in the Middle East.

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Submitted Aug 15, 2012 By: aservant

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 6:07:43 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse the usual Pig Oil excuses.
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91Explorer All-Star Author Dallas Posts:634 Points:1,129,615 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 9:14:58 AM Ignore 91Explorer Report Abuse holdover story from yesterday
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,758 Points:591,745 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 8:04:01 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse There is enough BLAME to go around.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,014 Points:2,345,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 6:43:22 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Too many refinery fires, high crude oil prices, high prices at the pump. When will ALL refineries have far superior fire suppression devices to smother the fire immediately with foam, etc.! Barry's lousy, smoke and mirrors, lack of jobs, dog and pony show and in the crapper economy, the jobs are Not here. Barry's economy is not improving but continues to hurt the population and the job numbers continues to be down – no matter how smoooooth talking Barry spins those numbers and he can spin them very well! People will still drive and buy fuel no matter what but it sure helps to have a job too! Can't there be some 'hope and change' soon, very soon? Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
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Mtgreenwood Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,520 Points:544,760 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:58:39 AM Ignore Mtgreenwood Report Abuse Another fire at a refinery today in Indiana .BP
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SteelPenny Champion Author Dallas Posts:30,961 Points:2,607,490 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:07:13 AM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse The Chevron right down the street has almost the lowest price in Dallas.
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,079 Points:1,101,905 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:07:04 AM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse I would blame it on the Republicans in Congress!
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,570 Points:2,445,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:06:00 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse wow--did I read that right ? It was NOT blamed on George Bush ???
big_mac64 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:10,593 Points:1,485,690 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:05:53 AM Ignore big_mac64 Report Abuse more excuses from our govt which has done nothing over the past 20 yrs while watching refineries shut down, and not requiring new ones to be built. One refinery hiccups, and gas prices shoot up! Why has govt allowed this situation to happen in the first place?
ManOfLeisureII Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,874 Points:454,900 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:05:17 AM Ignore ManOfLeisureII Report Abuse Gotta have a scapegoat
richnc All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:575 Points:209,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:04:55 AM Ignore richnc Report Abuse does anyone think that all the SUV's might have something to do with the supply of gas? and is it more or less than our "leaders" flying around the country seeking our vote?
heartbroken2010 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,344 Points:897,535 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:04:22 AM Ignore heartbroken2010 Report Abuse the finger of blame strikes again.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,420 Points:479,645 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:04:10 AM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse a fire is causing prices to rise?
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rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,468 Points:662,950 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:03:14 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Plenty of blame to go around.
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jrschl Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,967 Points:681,065 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 12:02:09 AM Ignore jrschl Report Abuse Plenty of fingers to point.
drewsworld Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:240 Points:19,205 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:59:41 PM Ignore drewsworld Report Abuse I find it odd that the gas prices rising are blamed for some issues that happen almost within a week such as the Martinez chevron refinery fire. The turn around takes much longer than that, I feel if the wind blows the wrong way price gouging runs unchecked with no accountability.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,064 Points:1,627,125 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:59:31 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse meaningful underinvestment in refinery capacity the past couple of decades
satrn38mpg Champion Author Raleigh Posts:5,067 Points:1,053,040 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:58:44 PM Ignore satrn38mpg Report Abuse they are not the only one
Nina2413 Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:1 Points:1,000 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:56:02 PM Ignore Nina2413 Report Abuse Yes i do blame high gas prices on Chevron
timrubel Rookie Author Toledo Posts:31 Points:93,205 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:52:51 PM Ignore timrubel Report Abuse What about the rest of the country?
SammyAdams Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,054 Points:792,745 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:52:06 PM Ignore SammyAdams Report Abuse The RECENT spike in gas prices in California might be attributed to the refinery fire, but out Federal government can take the blame for most of the high prices that ALL Americans pay for fuel.
indrix All-Star Author Toronto Posts:582 Points:161,790 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:50:15 PM Ignore indrix Report Abuse Fire, Iran, bad weather, whatever just about anything that justifies higher prices
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,305 Points:1,637,945 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:47:17 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse SURE..WHY NOT!
frostyWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,339 Points:519,235 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:45:05 PM Ignore frostyWV Report Abuse gas prices jump because of everything.
TFowler513 Champion Author Memphis Posts:3,824 Points:1,413,860 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:42:52 PM Ignore TFowler513 Report Abuse Somebody's has to be at the end of the pointy finger.
PissedATthePump All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:507 Points:119,580 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:37:32 PM Ignore PissedATthePump Report Abuse I wish I could charge my customers more for burning up my outdated equipment. Guess you just need LOTS of money.
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MotoDad Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,106 Points:812,015 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:29:50 PM Ignore MotoDad Report Abuse ok, let them go down now
whaboush Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,233 Points:731,410 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:28:00 PM Ignore whaboush Report Abuse Higher gas prices result in higher food prices :(
jim48656 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:662 Points:224,030 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:27:50 PM Ignore jim48656 Report Abuse What makes people think Mitt Robme will do any better? Bush had high gas prices,Obama has high gas prices and Robme will have the same.
Jul1956 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:618 Points:92,360 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:26:31 PM Ignore Jul1956 Report Abuse prices are outrageous! if anyone reading this has enough power to lower gas price at my gas station!! please do so immediately!! carol stream IL please!! we need to eat! have you seen the prices of peanut butter? ice cream? cream? omg!!
unicornIL Veteran Author Chicago Posts:446 Points:384,945 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:26:02 PM Ignore unicornIL Report Abuse so why did prices jump 40 cents a gallon in the chicago area then?
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lovetosavegas Veteran Author Houston Posts:319 Points:196,550 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:25:06 PM Ignore lovetosavegas Report Abuse We need higher gas prices to make more incentives for alternative energy and push up my 401K portfolio [Edited by: lovetosavegas at 8/15/2012 11:25:28 PM EST]
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,782 Points:644,585 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:21:22 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse I don't care what AAA says - gas prices are too high.
tessnlu Champion Author Missouri Posts:24,264 Points:1,107,240 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:20:49 PM Ignore tessnlu Report Abuse GREED is to blame!
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wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,800 Points:818,335 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:16:59 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Excuses, excuses...
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,227 Points:818,545 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 11:16:29 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse have to blame something , some event, some war...what else
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