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Wouldnt it be smart for someone to have a place(s) for essential people to fill up? Seriously, I think CFD and Medic have their own stores, but CMPD uses whatever station is cheapest. Doctors, nurses, police, fire- all people that really probably should have a little priority when the gas is handed out.
CMPD can get gas through a private company in Charlotte if need be. So can the fire dept. I am not mentioning the name of the private company, but I used to work there, and know how big the tanks are, and how much they can store.
I used to purchase all kinds of fuel for the tanks.
I just drove all over Lincolnton in the middle of the night HOPING someone would have gas and I wouldn't have to wait in a line. Not only was there no gas to be found even at the big name stations(Texaco, Shell, etc) I also asked one attendant when the next gas delivery was coming in and she said she has NO IDEA. I drive for a living and have 2 transports next week and not even enough gas to GO to a gas station now! WHO is going to pay me for the work I may have to miss?
Do you need diesel or regular? Diesel is available at two stations in Fort Mill right off 77 Gold Hill Rd exit.
I hope that all of us remember this situation with gas shortages the next time we go and vote...
You do realize this whole shortage was created by the government trying to set prices with the anti-gouging legislation? Energy policy to blame? LOL Anyone with a cursory understanding of economics understands what happens when you don't let the market determine the price (either surpluses or SHORTAGES). Eh, makes a lot more sense to wait in lines and drive all over town to find gas than to let the price of gas float huh? No instead we should ration fuel, or only open the stores during certain hours/days/etc.... LOL
Perhaps you should move to a country where the government's purpose is to "protect the people"... Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia, all seem like a good fit for your values. Or just hang on a couple more years as the US government is almost there.
Seeing as I don't sleep much, I'm going to head out and hope to find a station near me.
I'll share if I find any gas.
My 6 am report...
Arboretum Shell: Out
Shell @ corner Matthews Township (51) & Old Monroe Rd: Out
Exxon @ downtown Matthews: HAS GAS
Shell on Hwy 74 beside Scott Clark Toyota: HAS GAS
Highland Creek Amoco has Regular @ $4.19 with no lines. Circle K Prosperity and Dearmon has no gas. Texaco down the Street on Prosperity & Mallard Creek has lines @$3.79. I wonder if price is starting to dictate where people get gas??? That could be a good sign for the immediate future.
I got gas at the Arboretum Shell at about 8:15 this morning. They must have had a delivery.
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Originally Posted by mullman
My 6 am report...
Arboretum Shell: Out
Shell @ corner Matthews Township (51) & Old Monroe Rd: Out
Exxon @ downtown Matthews: HAS GAS
Shell on Hwy 74 beside Scott Clark Toyota: HAS GAS
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That could be a good sign for the immediate future.
