Gas prices are climbing – up nearly 30 cents from a month ago – due in part to high temperatures, which is hurting refinery production, according to an industry expert.
As of Monday, regular gasoline averaged roughly $3.50, according to AAA. If Flynn's prediction holds, it could mean gasoline prices will climb above $4 per gallon as summer nears.
GasBuddy head of petroleum analysis Patrick De Haan says OPEC's surprise production cut served as a "wild card" to gas prices, warning the Midwest and Florida will see spikes first.
As of Monday, regular gasoline averaged roughly $3.50, according to AAA. If Flynn's prediction holds, it could mean gasoline prices will climb above $4 per gallon as summer nears.