Local Gas Stations Struggle To Keep Fuel In Their Tanks
A week after Hurricane Ike hit Texas, many local gas stations are still struggling to keep fuel in their tanks. And, many drivers are getting frustrated as they drive from place to place, looking for gas. Driving around, for the most part, we’re all seeing the same two situations...either an empty gas station with no gas, or a very crowded one with a long-awaited fresh supply. WJBF-TV News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker has more.
A week after Hurricane Ike hit Texas, many local gas stations are still struggling to keep fuel in their tanks. And, many drivers are getting frustrated as they drive from place to place, looking for gas. Driving around, for the most part, we’re all seeing the same two situations...either an empty gas station with no gas, or a very crowded one with a long-awaited fresh supply. WJBF-TV News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker has more.
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By Paige Tucker
WJBF News Channel 6 Weekend Anchor/Reporter
Published: September 23, 2008
Augusta, GA—You don’t have to remind Judy Reville that gas is in short supply. The AAA representative gets a reminder when her phone rings.
Judy Reville, AAA: “Fielded lots of calls.”
Calls coming from people, like these...drivers running on empty, and willing to wait for fuel.
Shalonda Bryant, Hephzibah, GA: “Some people are shutting down their pumps, so it’s kind of an inconvenience, but you just have to keep your eye open, so you know where to go.”
Drivers willing to pay the price to stay on the road…
Kim Franklin, Columbia, SC: “It’s high, but it’s what you have to pay to get gas, and it’s better than last week.”
We didn’t find a lot of complaints around town, Monday. Maybe that’s because we believe the experts when they say we brought this shortage, and these prices, on ourselves.
Judy Reville: “I think we caused our own panic situation when everybody rushes out to top off their tanks, and fill up their gas cans.”
Maybe that panic was unjustified as ike approached, but the hurricane did leave its mark on the petroleum industry.
Judy Reville: “Out of 14 refineries down last week, 9 are still down.”
So the lines, and the higher prices, continue for now...a good time to turn that panic into patience while we all wait for the calm after the storm.
Kelly White, Grovetown, GA: “When i need it, i get it. If one station’s out, i go to the next one.”
Some of the independent stations have more gas than the “brand name” stations...that’s because those retailers can buy their fuel from any supplier, but the BP’s, Chevron’s, and Shell’s must all buy directly from those companies.
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