There are 26 refineries in the Texas-Gulf Coast area that are potentially in the path of this hurricane.

I'm from the gulf coast of Louisiana.

Hurricane Katrina exposed the harsh reality that we have been skating on thin ice when it comes to this country's energy concentrations on the Gulf Coast.

The loss of critical gasoline flows from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the Northeast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina will stress markets over the next few weeks, even as the summer driving season ends.

Hurricane Katrina wasn't done when she unleashed her fury on America's Gulf Coast, wiping out New Orleans and devastating other coastal areas. She also dealt a severe body blow to consumer confidence across the board.

We applaud the city of Arlington and the State of Texas for opening their hearts and doors to Gulf Coast evacuees who so desperately needed help.