Gas prices have begun to creep upward. According to Triple A, the Louisiana average for a gallon is up to $3.31. That's a 21-cent spike in just one week.
Industry experts say the rising prices are due to rising demand amid a supply shortage.
They don’t believe the OPEC+ decision to cut oil production will drastically impact gas prices at home, though congressional lawmakers are calling for consequences for Saudi Arabia in response.
What’s open and what’s closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
The post office is closed, and there is no delivery today.
Most major banks will be closed - the only one opening is TD Bank.
The stock market will open later today, but the bond market is closed. Nearly all major retailers will be open - offering plenty of sales.
On Wall Street, futures are lower as the market gears up for a big week of economic data - including new inflation data Thursday. Stocks are coming off a roller coaster week, which ended in weekly gains but saw big losses Friday.
