Possible gas shortage in metro Atlanta?

[Queasy]

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(WSB Radio) -- The two main pipelines that provide gasoline to Georgia are expecting Katrina related shortages in the coming days.

Colonial Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline suffered damage to refineries in Louisiana and Mississippi that may prevent the companies from pumping gasoline and diesel through their lines in the southeast.

There are concerns that the situation could lead to gas shortages in metro Atlanta.

The companies are also the sole providers of jet fuel to Hartsfield-Jackson.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue waived gas regulations to get more supplies though. Not sure if it is going to help much. Link

(WSB Radio) -- Governor Perdue has announced that the State of Georgia is waving certain gasoline regulations to help minimize gas price hikes and supply issues in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is waiving state requirements for higher additive gasoline required during the summer months until September 15. Waiving this requirement will allow gasoline suppliers to bring available gasoline into Georgia to help alleviate shortages and keep prices to a minimum.

"While the state's requirement for cleaner burning gasoline is an important part of the plan to improve air quality in metropolitan Atlanta, this emergency has occurred late in the smog season and easing our requirements will help ensure an adequate supply of gasoline for Georgians," says EPD Director Carol Couch.

The Governor's Office and EPD will work with suppliers to bring available gas to the state as quickly as possible and to ensure that prices reflect its lower cost.

 

[Fausto]

This is going to be highly amusing. Most Atlantans would hand over a kidney before parting with their car keys. 😛

 

[Ipno]

I've already cancelled several trips because of the Gas Prices.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Ipno
I've already cancelled several trips because of the Gas Prices.

I'm now considering not traveling to Alabama from Atlanta for the UA football game this weekend. Just filled up mine and my wife's cars last night. If the supply problem isn't fixed soon I don't see the point in wasting the fuel. I'll just order the game on ESPN Gameplan.

 

[KK]

They were saying something on the radio about having a ten day supply. I don't know if thats for natural gas or automotive fuels.

 

[desteffy]

oh noes! should have filled up yesterday!

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: KK
They were saying something on the radio about having a ten day supply. I don't know if thats for natural gas or automotive fuels.

Yep. But we are in day two already. The supplies are going to continue to tighten. I heard on the radio this morning that some gas stations are saying that they aren't going to get resupplied tonight and tomorrow.

 

[Ipno]

This just strenghtens my opinion that we should grow hemp to press the hemp seeds to use as fuel (it works).

 

[Fausto]

ATL's going to look like a Shriner parade soon with all the fat folks zipping around on little scooters. :laugh: