Gas Prices Shooting Up Across Chicagoland

By Daniel Tucker
FILE- In this April 23, 2018, file photo a customer prepares to make his selection among the various offerings at the gasoline pump in Richland, Miss.
FILE- In this April 23, 2018, file photo a customer prepares to make his selection among the various offerings at the gasoline pump in Richland, Miss. Rogelio V. Solis, File / AP Photo
FILE- In this April 23, 2018, file photo a customer prepares to make his selection among the various offerings at the gasoline pump in Richland, Miss.
FILE- In this April 23, 2018, file photo a customer prepares to make his selection among the various offerings at the gasoline pump in Richland, Miss. Rogelio V. Solis, File / AP Photo

Gas Prices Shooting Up Across Chicagoland

By Daniel Tucker
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Gas prices are on the rise — both nationally and across Chicagoland. So, what’s going on? And how bad will it get during peak driving time this summer?

Morning Shift talks to Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.com, about all the factors that drive gas prices up and down in the Chicago area and what we can expect in the near future. We also take questions and comments from listeners live on the air.