Gas prices in and around Chicago have surged following a recent tornado that caused a major ExxonMobil oil refinery to go offline. The average price for a gallon of gas in Chicago has risen to $4.34, marking a 27-cent increase from just a week ago. The Joliet Refinery narrowly escaped the tornado's impact but suffered a power outage in Channahon, Illinois, leading to the spike in gas prices.
Not limited to Chicago, the top 10 US metro areas with the largest one-week gas price hikes are all situated in the affected region. In Gary, Indiana, regular gasoline prices have shot up by 41 cents to $3.65 per gallon over the past week. Similarly, Wisconsin, including areas like Kenosha County, Milwaukee-Waukesha, and Racine, has witnessed significant price jumps.
