Discuss “Pittsburghers may face higher fuel prices and possible shortages”

Increasing prices are just the beginning. After the recent catastrophe caused by Hurricane Katrina, consumers are now facing long lines, fuel shortages, and astronomical costs at the gas pump.

In western Pennsylvania alone, gas prices rose an average of 55.4 cents to $3.05 a gallon, according to a survey conducted by AAA (formerly the American Automobile Association). For comparison, gas prices in Pennsylvania were an average of $1.81 just one year ago. The Pittsburgh Business Times reports that gasoline prices are not likely to fall back to regular levels until November. In other parts of the nation, some stations are charging even more ? if there is any gas to be found. Because of the destruction of oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, shipments...