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Texas People - Gas Update
Posted on 8/31/17 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 8/31/17 at 1:59 pm
From City of Plano -
Gasoline Supply
*UPDATED with new refinery information 8/31 11:20 am*
Find gas with this app: LINK /
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.
Gasoline Supply
*UPDATED with new refinery information 8/31 11:20 am*
Find gas with this app: LINK /
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.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 2:05 pm to DarthRebel
quote:
The Texas Attorney General office is working to ensure consumers can't purchase gas from businesses during the Harvey disaster.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 2:06 pm to DarthRebel
We sure love our small government
Posted on 8/31/17 at 2:08 pm to DarthRebel
Chances are, like after Katrina, refineries are upping production as we speak...
Posted on 8/31/17 at 2:10 pm to DarthRebel
Seems like raising prices is the best solution in the short term for limited supply
Prevents baws from filling up a 100 gallon tank
Prevents baws from filling up a 100 gallon tank
Posted on 8/31/17 at 3:39 pm to DarthRebel
everyone is freaking out trying to top off their tanks at the same time.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 5:13 pm to DarthRebel
Just filled up in Texas City. There were 5 out of 22 pumps open.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 6:52 pm to DarthRebel
Every gas station I passed on my way home from work had cars spilling into the street blocking lanes of traffic. Costco on 183 had a police officer directing traffic in the parking lot.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:50 pm to DarthRebel
Thanks DarthRebel. I'm actually on E because I underestimated the issue and nowhere around me had any. Or I'd have to wait an hour. That Costco is right around the corner from me.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 10:10 pm to DarthRebel
I just filled up for some travel that I will do and was completely surprised at how brisk the traffic is at all of the stations here in central MS. apparently, this panic is spreading a bit.
Posted on 9/1/17 at 7:35 am to DarthRebel
How's the situation this morning?
Everyone in DFW taking a breath?
Everyone in DFW taking a breath?
Posted on 9/1/17 at 8:41 am to DarthRebel
A LOT of stations in the Houston area should have gasoline today and will continue to be supplied.
Source: I know a guy who knows a guy who says he heard from another guy that they guy who runs the joint that supplies the gas said so.
Source: I know a guy who knows a guy who says he heard from another guy that they guy who runs the joint that supplies the gas said so.
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