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Tropical Storm Isaac Could Increase Plum-Oakmont Gas Prices
Oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and refineries in the Gulf coast region could be impacted by the tropical storm.
You might want to fill your gas tank today if you want to save some money.
Gas prices in the Plum-Oakmont area and around the nation most likely will increase because of Tropical Storm Isaac, which the National Hurricane Center has predicted could become a hurricane Tuesday evening.
As of Tuesday morning, Isaac was nearing Gulf Coast landfall. It is expected to hit from an area southwest of New Orleans to the edge of Florida's panhandle.
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The blog GasBuddy.com reported Monday that 25 percent of the daily oil production had been shut down in the Gulf of Mexico.
Plum-Oakmont Patch can help. Check out our Commute feature to find the lowest gas prices in town. As of Tuesday morning, The Sunoco on Saltsburg Road in Plum had the cheapest gas in Plum at $3.68 per gallon.
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The Sunoco on Hulton Road and Kwik Fill on Allegheny River Boulevard had the cheapest gas prices in Oakmont at $3.70 per gallon.
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