Will Typhoon Idalia effect gas prices?

( NewsNation)-- As Hurricane Idalia sweeps throughout the Southeast, it's hard not to wonder whether rates at the pump will surge in the aftermath like the U.S. saw with storms like Hurricane Katrina.

If you reside in the affected area, like Florida and Georgia, you might see gas rates increase. Out of the Southeast, it's unlikely Idalia will have an effect at the pump.

Andrew Gross, with the American Automobile Association, informed NewsNation that based upon Idalia's path, there's no need for most of the country to stress over rising gas rates.

" When you think about those mega-refineries that we have, that Texas to Louisiana section, that's where those mega-refineries are," Gross said.

Since Idalia's course took a more eastern route, far from the Gulf refineries, the nationwide gas supply need to remain steady.

For those in the Southeast, there could be lacks or rate boosts momentarily due to port closures and harmed roads preventing the ability to refuel gasoline station. Gross said individuals shouldn't anticipate things to last more than three weeks.

" So there could be about 10 days to two weeks of a little unpredictability; there may be some area shortages occasionally in those locations straight impacted by the typhoon," he said. "But if you're not affected by the hurricane, you 'd never know."

However, Gross cautioned that while Idalia is unlikely to trigger significant effects as of now, if the storm's course modifications, it could be a different picture. Future storms might likewise create issues ought to they trigger severe damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.

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With Hurricane Franklin currently brewing in the Atlantic and a hurricane season that might continue for months, individuals might see a time out in falling gas rates.

"But once again, the next one, when the news of another storm develops, that'll stop, you understand, it's sort of freezes the video game a bit, till folks can find out is it going to impact the Gulf Coast or is it going to avoid in the Atlantic?" Gross stated.

Gas rates have actually been nudging down just recently, according to AAA, however might be slowed as the Labor Day weekend methods. Since Wednesday, the nationwide average is $3.83.