the news story broke right around the time of Katrina, and is related to forecasting energy costs this fall-winter 2005-2006. something about rising as much as 30-71%. this is based on primarily futures, and somewhat the temporary effects of the natural disaster.
the closest i have found yet is a few articles mentioning 11-29%, and 5-14%... however, we have already hit a 14% increase. (at least in Michigan)
thanks for any help