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2017-08-29 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Gas prices jump in Kansas City as Hurricane Harvey continues to pound Gulf Coast

[Kansas City Star] Gas prices in the Kansas City area have jumped 13 cents since last week as Hurricane Harvey continues to pound the Gulf Coast.

The average price for regular gas is $2.29 a gallon in Kansas City Tuesday, according to the AAA. That’s up 5 cents from Monday and 13 cents from a week ago.

In Kansas City, Kan., the average price for regular gas on Tuesday is $2.36, also up 5 cents a gallon from Monday and 13 cents from a week ago, according to the AAA.

GasBuddy.com says the average price for gas is rising in the Kansas City area. The average price in Kansas City is $2.34 a gallon, according to the website.

Posted by Besoeker 2017-08-29 08:40|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 Early estimates have 27% of Texas cattle affected by flooding. Conservatively, 27%.

Posted by swksvolFF 2017-08-29 17:21|| 2017-08-29 17:21|| Front Page Top

#2 That is, 1.2 million head. I'm guessing problem #1 is whatever the proper term for swamp hoof is, then potable water, then food.

Lots of things going on and the clock keeps ticking. Apparently there are reports of a chemical plant lost power backup and refrigeration is failing.

Posted by swksvolFF 2017-08-29 18:30|| 2017-08-29 18:30|| Front Page Top

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