It’s hard to avoid rising gas prices these days, isn’t it? From pain at the pump to that sinking feeling when you open your utility bill, the sticker shock seems to get worse all the time.

Turning on the news just makes you feel worse, as domestic and world events seem to be conspiring against your desire to—just once! — pay a little less . I’m an electrician, and even I shake my head over the big question that’s on all our minds: How will rising gas prices impact my electricity bill?

Well, I can tell you how we can all reduce our electricity bills, but for help on the thornier “why” issues, I consulted a genuine energy expert. Ahead, Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at Gas Buddy who has been covering the world’s oil and gas markets for more than 20 years, fills us in on what’s going on with these rising gas prices.…