Low oil prices and the ending of a season of heavy refinery maintenance are pushing the U.S. average price for gas close to a historic record, analysts say. Motor club AAA says refinery issues in the Midwest are winding down. Those issues during the late summer driving season skewed the national average higher as some retail stations in metropolitan areas like Chicago were selling gas above the $3 mark. “Historically, gasoline demand tends to decline during the month of November, and with the autumn refinery maintenance season nearing completion, pump prices are expected to move lower to close out the year, barring any unanticipated outages or supply disruptions,” AAA said in a weekly retail report. The motor club reports a national average retail […]