Texas People - Gas Update

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Gasoline Supply
*UPDATED with new refinery information 8/31 11:20 am*

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I'm sure, like me, you've seen photos and reports about gasoline supply shortages.

Just released from the U.S. Department of Energy: Ten refineries in the Gulf Coast region are shut down and two refineries are operating at reduced rates. Six refineries have begun the process of assessing damage and restarting, which may take several days. Six refineries in the Corpus Christi area, seven in the Houston/Galveston area, and two in the Beaumont/Port Arthur area are shut down. Five refineries in Gulf Coast region are operating at reduced rates.

The Texas Oil and Gas Association reports any gasoline shortage is short term. Most of the issues are in South and Central Texas. The main problem, at this point, is logistics/transportation getting gas to where it needs to be.

An important note regarding pricing:
State law prohibits businesses from charging exorbitant prices for necessities during times of disasters. Violators could face penalties of $20,000 per incident. If victims are age 65 and older, the penalty is more than 10 times higher - up to $250,000.

The Texas Attorney General office is working to ensure consumers are protected from businesses looking to take advantage of the Harvey disaster.

If you have a complaint, please use this online form: LINK

We'll update this post as we get additional information.