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It was coming because of refinery problems in the midwest, a refinery fire in california. and some strong demand by summer drivers this year. thats why prices were going up already. this is kind of the icing -- not the icing on the cake, but it raises prices some more because of the threat to oil production in the gulf and refining operations in louisiana and texas. martha: stuart, thank you very much. stuart varney, back in new york. >> another reason why isaac is expected to have a major impac...

Yesterday, aaa reports that refinery problems will help fuel more daily records for at least several more weeks. the fox business network is live for us in washington, dc this afternoon. history tells us, rich, that a lot people will hit the road for the holiday. they always do. >> aaa says more americans plan on traveling this labor day than since before the recession, some 33 million will hit the roads over the labor day weekend and go at least 50 miles. car travel they expect, will be up abou...

The suvs sold by chevy, g.m., buick, isuzu and saab from 2006 and 2011 are on the recall list. chemicals used to clear ice from roads could cause power windows to lock, switches to short circuit, as well. 28 fires have been reported. anyone hitting the road is unfortunately familiar with that pumped up feeling, as in prices pumping up. aaa says the average gallon right now is three cents higher than last week to $3.72 a gallon. 27 cents up from last month. the reason why from abcs ron claiborn...

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Some spots. partly because of refinery problems. yesterdays pipeline blast in richmond, california. the west coast could see their prices going up as well. fox business networks jeff block is in indiana to tell us more. >> reporter: its the midwests largest refinery. when there are problems in refineries like there are at three in the midwest you get price spikes like what is coming from california. take a look at states with the highest gas prices in the nation right now. at least in the lower ...

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Above $105 a barrel on monday after iran halted crude exports to britain and france. and american drivers are feeling the pain at the pump as prices have reached historic highs for this time of year. nbcs michelle franzen reports. >> reporter: if youre feeling the pinch on your wallet every time you fill up the tank -- >> its definitely hurt me in the pocket. >> reporter: -- youre not alone. >> i cant afford it you have to buy gas to get around. >> reporter: gas prices at an all-time high for th...