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'Unprecedented' storm causes billions in damage

An oil refinery is seen before the arrival of Hurricane Harvey on August 25, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. As Hurricane Harvey comes ashore many of the countries oil refineries are in its path and have had to shut down.

Experts predict a temporary spike in US gas prices but the overall economic damage will take longer to assess.

  • 28 August 2017
  • From the section Business

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