Perception of limited gas sends more people to the pumps , experts say . Gas prices spiked across the nation after Hurricane Ike hit Gulf Coast . Reduced supply after storm plays part , but so does consumer rush . Professor : " The price is going up because there's a lot less oil in the world than before
Perception of limited gas sends more people to the pumps , experts say . Gas prices spiked across the nation after Hurricane Ike hit Gulf Coast . Reduced supply after storm plays part , but so does consumer rush . Professor : Consumers ' fears , TV coverage lead to `` a vicious cycle ''