Gas prices could reach ‘apocalyptic’ numbers this summer if hurricanes threaten refining, oil expert warns

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OPIS energy analysis global head Tom Kloza joined “Mornings with Maria,” Friday, warning that gas prices could reach “apocalyptic” numbers if the summer hurricane season threatens oil refineries.

TOM KLOZA: Let’s be candid… what I’m hearing is the progress was on relaxing some of the summer standards for gasoline so that you can put some cheap components in and swell the gasoline pool. I think a lot of refiners would like to see that, that would mean we’d be able to import stuff that doesn’t meet U.S. muster in the summer, and it’s a positive sign…unfortunately, positive signs between now and… the middle of August may be just overwhelmed if we have an active tropical season. … (Read more)