[Overseas Chinese News Network compilation Li Yi reported on September 5] Southern California gasoline prices suddenly soared, but this is not the reason for Hurricane Harvey.
According to KABC News, the current average price of ordinary unleaded gasoline in the Los Angeles and Long Beach areas is $3.16. That's up 13 cents from last week.
According to the Southern California Auto Club, the reason for the spike in oil prices is ourselves, the pro-Volkswagen drivers.
Doug Shupe of the American Automobile Association said: "We think the reason for the rise in oil prices is that people fill up their tanks and go out for long weekends. As usual, we will now see oil prices start to fall as summer road trip weeks have passed. ”
Gordon Jones of the oil industry has cited another reason for the rise in oil prices.
"They talk about the impact of Houston, but the other thing that people should be aware of is that oil prices go up at this time of the year, and at this time of year refineries have to shut down to prepare for the winter blend," Jones said. ”
Many motorists say they have noticed a surge in oil prices, but most say they would rather drive than fly to their destination.
Hayward traveler Paul Caampued said: "I think driving is better than flying. We drove to this place which was more convenient than waiting at the airport. ”
Hurricane Harvey affected prices and supply in the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast regions.
There's a lot of gasoline, but the problem is transporting it to gas stations, as many roads are flooded by hurricanes.
In Southern California, though, we're not getting gasoline from the Gulf of Mexico in Texas.
"In the weeks after Labor Day we will see prices start to fall as demand for fuel is reduced and there is downward pressure on prices," Schupp said. ”
(Editor: Li Yi)