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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. that's 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 impact on the price of gasoline. the storm is expected to be a category one or possibly a two. the gulf ...

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 about 3 percent, air travel is up more than 3.5 percent over last year. total travel is up nearly 3 perc...

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 abc's ron claiborne. >> reporter: some states are seeing record spikes in the price at the pump. in california, an av...

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