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Old 11-01-2012, 06:59 AM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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Last night a friend came over, took him like 2 hrs from Brooklyn. It was getting late, so I wanted to give him a ride. However, I made the silly mistake of letting the gas tank in my car go almost empty. I should've known better, especially after a storm.
We went around LIC/Astoria and 1/4 of gas stations were closed, and the ones open, had ridiculous
lines. My estimate was a 1 1/2 hr wait on the best ones.

I haven't seen anything of this on the news. Not that I'm really surprised, most NYers don't drive,
so it's a not as important as the subways, but for those of you who drive, did you notice this also?
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Old 11-01-2012, 07:31 AM
 
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Hurricane Sandy Gas Shortage Compounds Travel Problems In New York, New Jersey

Due to power outages (cant sell gas if pumps don't work) and gas delivery problems.
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Old 11-01-2012, 07:39 AM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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Hurricane Sandy Gas Shortage Compounds Travel Problems In New York, New Jersey

Due to power outages (cant sell gas if pumps don't work) and gas delivery problems.

Around my area there's power, but I guess, the stations are not getting new deliveries.

For those stations with power and gas in the ground, there's VERY long lines.

These kind of situations are very tempting for those interested in price gouging.
Honestly, I'd be surprised if it wasn't already happening.
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Old 11-01-2012, 03:04 PM
 
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im lucky my tank is full but a co worker just told me of a fight at a gas station at E 233rd street in The Bronx. I returned to my area to find 2 gas stations out of gas with cops sitting in the lots. any idea how long this will last?
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Old 11-01-2012, 03:41 PM
 
Location: NYC
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NY harbor is now open for tankers
hope we get gas tomorrow
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Old 11-01-2012, 03:53 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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im lucky my tank is full but a co worker just told me of a fight at a gas station at E 233rd street in The Bronx. I returned to my area to find 2 gas stations out of gas with cops sitting in the lots. any idea how long this will last?
I prepared by buying lots of canned food, water and other essentials but forgot about filling up.

Last night actually looked better than today.
There's very few gas stations selling the stuff. I really hope it gets better soon.
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Old 11-01-2012, 04:01 PM
 
Location: NYC
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I refuse to touch my full tank until I head back to work Monday. Rumor has it gas will be back starting tomorrow. Hold tight NYers!
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Old 11-01-2012, 04:24 PM
 
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But the juice , the precious juice was safe....in time I grew to manhood and became leader of the Northern Tribes....
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Old 11-01-2012, 08:53 PM
 
Location: North Eastern U.S.
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Dammit... I'm down to a quarter tank of gas. Would it be a good idea to go to Connecticut to get gas?
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Old 11-01-2012, 09:10 PM
 
Location: 20 years from now
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my car is suspended until next week. It will be public transportation for me or nothing. I sat in line twice for an hour yesterday, only to be told by a cop 'no more gas, go away.'

I'm on my last strip on the meter and my DTE (drive til empty) says I have 10 miles left. I expect to have gas possibly around late next week, maybe around Thursday or Friday.
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