Since a lot of people have asked, I thought I should post a quick note about the gas shortage that we are experiencing here in NC. The situation is concerning here in Durham, but worse in other areas of the state. It began two weeks ago - right when hurricane Ike hit. Gas stations here began to hike prices - up to and over $5.00 a gallon. The governor came in to regulate the prices, promising to prosecute any gas station who was price gauging. That has helped the prices to stay under $4.00 but many gas stations are still running out of gas.
When we went to get gas last night, we went to eight stations before we found one with any gasoline. Stations that do have gasoline will most likely have 91 octane, but we weren't being picky. They are also asking for courtesy of only using 10 gallons per fill. Doug and I are trying to keep our gas tanks above 1/2 to avoid running out, but it is certainly a strange and scary time. Asheville a popular mountain tourist attraction here in NC is completely out of gasoline - causing all businesses to shut down. There are stories of people in Charlotte waiting 5 hours in line for gas. We are hoping for relief soon.
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Yuck! I did hear about this. Thinking of you...keep us posted.
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