If you're in eastern USA, fill up your gas tank

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the impact of a pipeline leak on gas availability and prices in the eastern USA, focusing on local experiences and reactions to the situation. Participants share observations about gas station conditions, price changes, and regional responses to the shortages.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes an increase in gas prices at their local station, mentioning a price change from $1.75 to $1.85 per gallon during their visit.
  • Another participant raises a question about the awareness of North Dakota tribes regarding the situation, implying a broader context of gas supply issues.
  • A participant comments on the relatively minor price increase of 5 to 10 cents per gallon and mentions that some stations are running out of gas, while also noting the governors of Alabama and Georgia have declared states of emergency.
  • One participant shares that gas prices have risen in Georgia, indicating a direct impact on residents.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of concern about the gas shortages and price increases, with some focusing on local experiences while others comment on broader implications. There is no clear consensus on the severity of the situation or its long-term effects.

Contextual Notes

Participants discuss the situation without delving into specific causes or long-term projections, leaving some assumptions about the pipeline repair timeline and the overall impact on gas supply unaddressed.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in current events related to fuel supply, regional economic impacts, and local community responses to shortages may find this discussion relevant.

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East Coast faces gas shortages, price hikes after pipeline leak (CNN.com)

That pipeline passes about 20-30 miles from here.

This morning I stopped at my usual gas station, one of the cheapest around here. There were more people there than usual, and a couple of the pumps had gone empty. While I was filling up at $1.75 / gallon, the manager came out and changed the big sign in front of the station to read $1.85. I did get the $1.75, having already swiped my credit card. :biggrin:
 
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An increase of 5 to 10 cents per gallon, the odd station here and there with dry tanks, for a breakage that's likely to be fixed in a couple weeks if not days, and ...

The governors of Alabama and Georgia have already declared states of emergency.

Well, any excuse to turn on those Federal FEMA dollars.
 
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My daughter lives in GA right now and the prices have gone up.
 

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