why are gas prices going up in oregon
She says the problem is not the price of crude oil, which is holding steady at about $49 per barrel. The problem is at the refinery. In the industry we call this a first quarter climb. Every year around this time, nationally prices go up because we switch over to summer blend gas, Mac explains.rivers are lining up to fill up before prices go up again. Play Video CBS This Morning Impact of massive oil refinery strike on gas prices Gas prices that fell for months have continued to climb for 29 straight days. Meanwhile, the largest oil refinery strike in 35 years is now in it...