When a natural disaster hits, it's expected that the surrounding region will have difficulties. What's less expected, though, is that the price of fuel goes up everywhere. Even though it happens every time there is a disaster, it's still hard to understand the logic behind the price hikes. Below are three of the reasons why the price of fuel tends to go up everywhere when a natural disaster strikes. Shipping Woes When a disaster strikes, roads are blocked, electric lines get knocked down, emergency services are pushed to the limit, bottled water is in short supply. Even the internet might be gone for days. When this happens, it becomes much harder for fuel companies to ship their products … [Read more...]