Officials with AAA Auto Club South are monitoring the unrest in Egypt to see whether events in the North African nation will impact crude oil supply from the region.

"While Egypt isn't a major player in the oil market, Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil exporter, and if oil production is affected we can expect oil prices to rise," said AAA Auto Club South Spokeswoman Jessica Brady. "While there is no immediate disturbance, the protests in Egypt will be closely watched."

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