Many refineries begin performing maintenance in February, and the activities can continue through May. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Ad Choices. Last winter, while Texas was burning excess gas, people in New York had to leave their homes because there was not enough adequate pipeline capacity to keep the flow of natural gas going during a cold front. Gas prices that have already risen for seven weeks in a row, with the national average now near $2.70 per gallon according to AAA, are poised to go even higher in the next few weeks. © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Couple marries on FOX 8 News in the Morning, Kenny’s surrounded by orchids at Cleveland Botanical Garden, Kenny’s rockin’ with the news — Rock Hall announces 2021 Induction nominees, Fox Recipe Box: Blue Canyon’s Lobster Roll, Kenny’s sampling some healthy eats and sips in Lake County, Bride, Groom and Zoom! Essentially, this process creates a pattern when it comes to the price of gas. Everything you need to know about the commodity. There are many global reasons why gas prices are falling, but the major one isn't being widely reported. See the average prices of unleaded gas AAA found in some Northeast Ohio cities: $2.458 Alliance$2.436 Ashland$2.448 Ashtabula$2.421 Aurora$2.453 Chesterland$2.379 Cleveland$2.394 Elyria$2.427 Independence$2.344 Lorain$2.382 Lyndhurst$2.383 Massillon$2.398 Mentor$2.453 New Philadelphia$2.451 Niles$2.475 Norwalk$2.429 Oberlin$2.404 Parma$2.437 Ravenna$2.438 Solon$2.462 Willard$2.406 Youngstown. The coldest air is expected to arrive on Presidents’ Day and Tuesday. The lowest average is $2.08 in Houston. National Gas Price Exceeds Year Ago Average for First Time in 340 Days WASHINGTON, D.C. — At $2.46, the national gas price average is more expensive on the week (+4 cents), the month (+16 cents) and the year (+2 cents). Saudi Arabia's energy minister recently told CNBC he's "leaning toward" holding down oil production through the end of the year. Buskohl says there are a couple of reasons, in their estimation, as to why prices have been on the rise. Lawmakers call for answers, Countdown to Daytona: Top storylines on Daytona 500 Eve, plus predicting the winner of the Big Race, Sanitation worker saves child nearly crushed in garbage truck, ‘Hero’ service dog gets sendoff party after comforting hospital staff during pandemic, Border collie inherits $5 million after owner passes away, VIDEO: Herd of calves stroll highway after escaping from farm, Teen gives up college savings fund to help mom impacted by pandemic pay rent, Dessert for breakfast? The cost for a gallon of fuel typically increases starting late winter and through spring thanks to the maintenance routine. Rising oil prices are another factor for higher gas prices. The Associated Press reported that Trump singled out New York for his harshest criticism, saying “obstruction” by the state on the energy front “was hurting the country.” Gov. America has become in the last several years an energy-producing powerhouse. powered by. FOX's Lisa Lacerra has the numbers: Gas prices continue to go up… Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the increase was caused by a continuing rise in crude oil prices since November. Breaking News, Latest News and Current News from FOXNews.com. For many years the United States was mainly an oil and gas importer, before the shale revolution unlocked our abundant natural resources. But today, oil companies are looking to expand operations to meet rising demand from our growing economy, but it is becoming almost impossible because of inadequate pipeline capacity. Wind chills are expected to be in the teens with highs in the mid 20s. The bride and the groom say ‘I do’ on Zoom! The pattern shifts allowing the southern jet stream to become a major driver of storm systems next week. According to AAA, the average price here in Northeast Ohio is 10 cents higher this week at $2.423 per gallon. By 2008, gas prices continued to skyrocket, up 217 percent from 1998, while the CPI was up by only 32 percent. Poll ... ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. Everything you need to know about the commodity. Popout chat → Enlarge player → Why are gas prices going up? 6. CLEVELAND (WJW) — It’s more of the same continuing this weekend, generally cloudy and cold. In Texas, the lack of pipeline capacity is causing firms to burn off excess supplies of natural gas, instead of sending it to parts of the country that need it to keep people warm or cool and lower their utility price. What drives crude prices themselves is largely basic supply and demand. By 2005, gas prices had jumped 120 percent in the seven years from 1998, while the CPI had climbed just 20 percent. 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