Nightly News   |  August 30, 2012

Gas prices on the rise

The price at the pump has jumped to $3.82, the highest gas prices have ever been on this date. Prices are expected to go even higher in the coming days. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

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>>> a side effect of isaac being felt all across this country right now, gas prices are the highest they've ever been on this date. nationwide the average is now $3.82 up seven cents in just the last two days as isaac has disrupted both oil drilling and the output of refineries. experts expected some of that will reverse soon but not before what's going to be a more expensive labor day weekend for a lot of folks on the road.