Here is the number of the day:
2.79.
That's the price of gas at the Wawa out on West Chester Pike in Westtown.
Get used to it.
One of the fallouts from Harvey is going to be a serious uptick in gas prices.
Locally, the price has jumped as much as 20 cents per gallon in just the past few days.
Several major refineries in Texas have been forced to shut down, and explosions are being heard coming from some facilities there this morning.
Bottom line: They are not likely going to be back online any time soon.
Yes, prices are skyrocketing just in time for the Labor Day holiday.
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