"A storm like this typically causes an increase in fuel purchases in the market and a slowdown in retail demand. Motorists can expect spikes in pump prices to be brief, but possibly dramatic," said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
The current national average for a gallon of regular is $2.84.
Pennsylvania's average is $3.06, New Jersey's is $2.89, and Delaware's is $2.84.
The Category 4 storm is expected to weaken and hit the area of North Carolina and South Carolina by Saturday morning. Drivers are encouraged to fill their tanks ahead of the hurricane's landfall.
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