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Heat wave partly to blame for surge in gas prices

The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline has risen about 30 cents in the last month. The increase is due in part to scorching temperatures which have forced some oil refineries, which are not designed to operate about 95 degrees, to cut production. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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