Beckers 1,136 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 My dad was telling me about some pipe line leak in the south and it was causing gas shortages? Has anyone experienced this? Is it causing issues for diesel ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rtguy007 74 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 I was wondering that same thing. I heard about the pipeline burst but have not heard much on it. Last I knew it was supposed to be repaired and operational later this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Thankfully we filled our tanks in St. Augustine on the way down. We have enough diesel fuel to get home next month in case there are still problems. Even though it's only 16 days until our departure, I still like saying "next month." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Every station around here, south of Lakeland has fuel, haven't heard of any shortage from any one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 There's been news stories showing pumps closed and lines at those that are open in TN. There was also a 10¢ price jump in some areas. Diesel isn't affected since the line carried refined gasoline, not crude oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just talked to our son in Raleigh, NC. Many of the stations around him are out of gas. He and his wife are rationing their driving. Colonial Pipeline serves a huge gas farm in Greensboro, NC (about 30 miles from our home). I always assumed the gas farm held many days of fuel. Apparently not so -- this farm serves much of the southeast. We will definitely refuel before we start home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 States mostly affected are the 2 Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee , Virginia, and Alabama. Pipeline is supposed to be repaired by the end of the week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 minute ago, Travisma said: States mostly affected are the 2 Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee , Virginia, and Alabama. Pipeline is supposed to be repaired by the end of the week. Three out of the four states we have to travel through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Haven't heard or seen any signs of a shortage around here yet just south of St Pete. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just filled up the CRV today in Tampa for $2.01 a gallon. Went down from $2.04 last week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Friend of a Fiend ... Pam 8 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Yes, it is true. I live near Atlanta. Many gas stations are running out of fuel. Our governor was on the news today reminding business owners that price gouging is illegal. One gas station reportedly raised prices over $5 a gallon. I was able to fill up last night for $2.40 a gallon, but passed three stations today that had no fuel. I haven't noticed an effect on diesel, but I'll be sure to take note while I'm out tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJHokie 43 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I filled up 2 cars in the last few days. Both stations I went to had some empty pumps. I looked at one when I drove by tonight and the price was 2.29, whereas it was about 1.99 just a couple of weeks ago. Mr. CJHokie is driving back from CO/UT. Not sure how it will affect him. I read the other day there some ships had left from TX to go to East Coast. Not sure when they'll arrive. Also, the same article said NJ, etc. is getting gas from somewhere else so it isn't affecting them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arthuruscg 34 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just talked to our son in Raleigh, NC. Many of the stations around him are out of gas. He and his wife are rationing their driving. Colonial Pipeline serves a huge gas farm in Greensboro, NC (about 30 miles from our home). I always assumed the gas farm held many days of fuel. Apparently not so -- this farm serves much of the southeast. We will definitely refuel before we start home. I suspect everyone freaked out and rushed to fill every had container and vehicle up. The area affected is not that big so it shouldn't be that hard to truck/ship enough gas in, but the initial spike in consumption emptied the storage tanks. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Agreed. The chicken Littles make an uncomfortable situation bad. We get it everytIme the weather geniuses send up flares. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 No problem with gas around Disney. Disney stations are $2.04. Some near Celebration are $2.02. no shortages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 In High Point by Greensboro, NC there are a lot of stations out. Sheetz is rationing but the pumps are closed more than open. We filled up Early Sat before the panic hit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 David talked to Matthew in Raleigh last night. He said lots of stations are out there too. If stations are out in GSO and HP, I'm sure they are in W-S; also. Anyone else remember the long lines and insane prices of the '70s? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Jason drove to Augusta yesterday and said that outside of northern Atlanta is fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJHokie 43 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 35 minutes ago, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said: David talked to Matthew in Raleigh last night. He said lots of stations are out there too. If stations are out in GSO and HP, I'm sure they are in W-S; also. Anyone else remember the long lines and insane prices of the '70s? I don't actually remember it. I was alive, but not driving. But I do remember hearing about it. I can remember a couple of other shortages since I've been driving, but I don't remember what caused them. I assume I was living in Charlotte since I've been here my whole adult life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 44 minutes ago, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said: Anyone else remember the long lines and insane prices of the '70s? I wasn't born yet but my parents have told me about them and how you could only buy on certain days based on your license plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I've noticed gas prices have gone up a little, but haven't really paid attention if any stations are closed. Since I only have a 2 mile commute, I only fill up every few weeks, plus hubby uses my truck at least once a week for something related to the work on the house, and he always fills up for me when he uses it, so I just haven't noticed. He has to drive to Atlanta Thursday, I hope he has no issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneylitch......Debbie 60 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I live in northern Maryland just shy of the PA border and the stations raised the price of gas as soon as the break was news!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 They are trucking in some gas, with the governor allowing increased hours on the road (a scary thought in itself). Many stations around Atlanta are out. If they get the pipeline bypass installed by later this week it will still take a few days to fill the system before things return to "normal". The $4-5 a gallon is likely not justified and will likely drop when more gouging reports get to the governor's office. "They" say a modest increase will be tolerated due to the increased cost of trucking it in. So far we're ok with a half tank in one van, 3/4 in the other, and no requirements to get out in the heat this week anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 16 hours ago, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said: Three out of the four states we have to travel through. You wont have anything to worry about, diesel availability is normal. Here in East Tennessee we are seeing a bit of a shortage at smaller stations. The larger places around here are doing just fine, even after all the silly people ran out and filled up everything that would hold gas. Prices are up just under a dime\gallon here but I expect that to fall quicker than normal once all the hysteria calms down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 5 hours ago, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said: David talked to Matthew in Raleigh last night. He said lots of stations are out there too. If stations are out in GSO and HP, I'm sure they are in W-S; also. Anyone else remember the long lines and insane prices of the '70s? Lived thru it. Had a work truck that was exempt because of commercial plates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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