Expect to see a hike in gas prices once Rita hits. With it as powerful as it is, it is sure to do some type of damage to the oil rigs. Although I don't think it will spike to $4-$5 like this article says, it definitly will go up. If you need gas, might as well get it today or tomorrow, as the hurricane expected to hit Saturday.
Here is the link to an article on cnn
http://money.cnn.com/2005/09/22/news/economy/rita_threat/index.htm?cnn=yes
Here is the link to an article on cnn
http://money.cnn.com/2005/09/22/news/economy/rita_threat/index.htm?cnn=yes