Energy Information Administration not expecting repeat of Aug 2003 $.20 spike in regular gas

Aug usually critical time for gasoline markets

Providing either new price spikes or respite from higher prices

EIA said it remains unclear what direction gasoline markets will take this month

Petroleum product markets may run in cycles lasting longer than single peak season

Refinery problems point to potential for higher prices in next few weeks

Current focus on gasoline expected to shift soon to heating fuels

Propane and heating oil consumers should expect to pay more than last year

Inventories could be comparatively tight on days supply basis

Crude oil prices expected to remain at or near all-time highs