Gas prices inch up as refinery strike continues

The nation’s largest refinery strike in decades continues. The United Steelworkers’ strike began on the first of February and has now expanded to 12 facilities, including the nation’s largest oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. The union is striking over the use of contract workers and worker safety, among other issues.  

Since the strike started, average gasoline prices have risen modestly. Most of the affected oil refineries are still running, staffed by managers and most likely, some contractors. Shell Oil is the leading oil company negotiator in the labor dispute.

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