Harvey hits Louisiana next, shuts more refineries — expect higher gas prices

Tropical Storm Harvey made landfall in Louisiana early on Wednesday after hammering Texas, threatening more infrastructure in the heart of the U.S. oil and natural gas industry. U.S. drivers are starting to feel the effects of Harvey in their wallets as the country’s fuel distribution network starting at the Gulf Coast and stretching across the country is squeezed by floods, refinery closures and dwindling supplies.