Talk of the Town

By J. J.

August 31, 2005 12:54 PM | Link to this

i live in College Park and I paid $2.73 per gallon for regular unleaded at the Texaco on Old national Highway. yesterday gas was $2.51 and i saw it jump ten cents between the time i left for work and lunch time

By Yolanda

August 31, 2005 12:58 PM | Link to this

I spent $50.00 to fill my tank this morning with Regular Unleaded gasoline, for a Ford Taurus. This is crazy. Thanks Bush supporters. As we continue to pay for HIA gas, transportation, housing, utilities, food, healthcare, what is he doing to help us - NOTHING.

By Gary Glass

August 31, 2005 01:02 PM | Link to this

I piad 2.86 today at 1:00 pm in Hapeville.

By Matt

August 31, 2005 01:06 PM | Link to this

I do not expect there to be a shortage. I realize the crisis at hand but this is the United States of America. Are we to believe that the Gulf is the only resource that we have?

By Micki

August 31, 2005 01:10 PM | Link to this

We are planning to be in Atlanta this weekend for Dragon Con. Will there be gas available (and for how $ per gallon) to drive home to the Orlando area? Marilyn@replayer.com

By Bill

August 31, 2005 01:11 PM | Link to this

I filled up at lunch.

$2.75, 87 octane,

people are talking crazy-

I’m switching to the accord for the weekend.

this is not over.

By Christy

August 31, 2005 01:13 PM | Link to this

I just filled up in Marietta at the QT station on the 120 loop at $2.69 per gallon. I went on my lunch break today after my sister called from Bowling Green, KY and said that gas there had just risen to $3.25 per gallon.

By Joni

August 31, 2005 01:20 PM | Link to this

Gas prices in Newnan shot up to $3.25 this morning. This is ridiculous. The gas stations are packed with a 15 minute wait.

By Jimmy Newsome

August 31, 2005 01:22 PM | Link to this

I just talked to a friend who works at a gas station on Hwy. 9 in Alpharetta and he told me that Georgia might be without gas this weekend so if you need gas you need to get it today.

By Janey

August 31, 2005 01:23 PM | Link to this

I paid $3.00 a gallon for regular unleaded in Midtown. They are capping the amount you can pump at 10 gallons, and there are several pumps with no gas at the station I visited. I am going out of town this weekend, so I am trying to keep it filled to the top just in case. Scary!

By Voice of Reason

August 31, 2005 01:25 PM | Link to this

I think Katrina is another ploy that the oil companies are using to increase gasoline prices to maximize their already exhorbitant profit margins.

By Marcyt

August 31, 2005 01:26 PM | Link to this

Live in Alpharetta, work in Dunwoody. Filled up at BP on Mt. Vernon for 2.69/gal. Lines were somewhat short, but so were some tempers as the traffic in and out of the station were unorganized.

By Rob

August 31, 2005 01:29 PM | Link to this

You guys still pay way less than anywhere else in the world. Get used to it!

By jeremy

August 31, 2005 01:33 PM | Link to this

I see a big recession coming, as the gas prices are going to trickle down into all parts of our economy. Maybe now it is time to think about our dependence on fossil fuels, and why we need to plan better for the world of tomorrow, for our kids and grandkids. Atlanta is a city in particular that i think can benefit from going through the reality of the upcoming gas shortages. It might just be a reality check we need.

By Bill

August 31, 2005 01:35 PM | Link to this

I paid 2.77 a gallon during lunch at Exxon in Acworth Hwy 41 89 octane. I needed about 3/4 of a tank to fill up my truck, just under 50.00. Prices along 41 ranged from 2.77 to 2.89 for 89 octane. I expect by the weekend it will be well over 3.00 a gallon. I don’t expect a real shortage to occur but I have little doubt the gas companies will use the excuse to continue to raise the prices. This is getting out of control.

By Vickie Green

August 31, 2005 01:36 PM | Link to this

I bought gas the QT in Union City today for the price of 2.69 for regular. Drove by the same gas station 20 min later and it had jumped to 2.99 a gallon. Up 30 cents in 20 min.!

By Jason Downey

August 31, 2005 01:37 PM | Link to this

In Macon, the prices are $2.89, 2.99, and 3.11 for low, middle, and high grades. The prices have risen 40 cents since Sunday evening. Rumors abound that stations are shutting down here at 4pm and won’t open until after the weekend.

By Brenda

August 31, 2005 01:37 PM | Link to this

I filled up this morning on Cascade Road BP, $40.00 half full which means it would have been $80.00 empty. I don’t think we’ll have a shortage however the price will continue to go up. I don’t plan to drive this weekend and save my gas for work.

By Amy

August 31, 2005 01:37 PM | Link to this

Yesterday when I left Acworth for work the Race Track on Wade Green Rd was $2.46 for regular. At 7pm when I returned, it was $2.69. NUTTY! Maybe companies should allow telecommuting to help conserve.

By Unhappy Consumer

August 31, 2005 01:38 PM | Link to this

Went today at lunch to put gas in my car - $20.00 limit at this station downtown. Gas shortage will effect Georgia until the pipelines are fixed. Don’t go below a 1/2 tank of gas, because once the stations start running out, we might have a wait until they can be refilled.

By Scott Thompson

August 31, 2005 01:40 PM | Link to this

The oil companies do a poor job of preparing for shortages that everyone knew would come someday, but instead of them losing money they only get richer as Americans pay more and more at the pump. This gas fiasco is going to destroy our economy is something isn’t done to correct this damaged industry. No other business could operate like OPEC and the oil companies and still be successful.

By N.T.

August 31, 2005 01:40 PM | Link to this

I just went to the gas station over lunch, and the BP at Piedmont and Pharr, which was I heard was 2.59 for regular this morning, is now at 2.67. There were cars lined out onto Piedmont, so I didn’t have time to stop. Went to another station that’s charging 2.79 for regular—there were no lines there or at another station I passed.

By Ashley

August 31, 2005 01:41 PM | Link to this

My fiance’ just went to Walmart to get spare tanks just in case…all sold out of the big ones and almost out of the small. Filled up his tank and 15 gallons worth of spares…$75! His tank is only a 13 gal. prices are really high…hope they dont get higher.

By bob

August 31, 2005 01:45 PM | Link to this

I paid $2.69/gl for regular unleaded this morning on Thornton Rd. Although the shortage in Atlanta is a likely possibility, it will be temporary! The pipelines supplying us will be operational as soon as powert to them can be restored….

By Minime

August 31, 2005 01:45 PM | Link to this

Well someone forwarded me an email stating that there will be a shortage… So on my lunch I decided to fill up. I went to the QT on Roswell Rd and the gas was $2.79 / $2.89 / $2.99. My tank was a little less than full and it costs $52.79 to fill it up. This is just insane!

By Ashley

August 31, 2005 01:45 PM | Link to this

Gas stations already running out!! Towne Lake Chervron out of gas!! Keep tanks full!

By Dana

August 31, 2005 01:46 PM | Link to this

I live in Tazewell, Virginia and saw a price of $2.55 for regular unleaded on my way to work with morning. …

By Dave

August 31, 2005 01:49 PM | Link to this

2.98 at noon at Kroger in Centerville (Warner Robins), GA. Word is stations in Macon are running out, some stations in Warner Robins are out, and in Milledgeville, confirmed that stations are out of regular unleaded.

By Doug

August 31, 2005 01:49 PM | Link to this

I topped off at lunch today at the Costco on Peachtree-Dunwoody. $2.53 for reg unleaded with about a 15 minute line (at 12:15). I really suggest topping off now, because I think that a shortage is a possibility. Yes, this is the U.S. of A., but we are still only human. They can bring in more from other areas (outside the southeast), but that will still cause a significant rise in price. Just pray that those pipelines can be restored soon!

Oh, and Micki, it will be an expensive trip, but you should be able to make it. Don’t try to fill up in Atlanta though, top off your tanks south of the city, before you get here. I’m thinking prices this weekend will hit $3.50 - $3.80 and most places will start imposing a 10 gallon limit

By melissa

August 31, 2005 01:52 PM | Link to this

Athens GA, near campus regular is $2.96. dont know how much of the “shortage” is hype or true, but figured better safe than sorry.

By J

August 31, 2005 01:53 PM | Link to this

Stations in the West Georgia area are beginning to run out of gas even though prices are $2.99 and above.

By Brook

August 31, 2005 01:57 PM | Link to this

I paid $42 at a 2.59/gal. I am exremely worried about getting to work everyday because I need the money to feed my family since I am the sole provider.

By Glenna

August 31, 2005 01:57 PM | Link to this

I was warned this morning by a co-worker to fill up my tank. Glad I listened. It was $2.69 at the Shell on Hwy. 78 at 10:00 this morning. Now this afternoon, everyone at work is panicking!

By bill

August 31, 2005 01:58 PM | Link to this

Live in Rome bought gas at Kroger with discount at $2.82 this am. cheapest in town normally

By Wesley

August 31, 2005 02:05 PM | Link to this

I just paid $2.79 @ Shell on Powers Ferry. There was a policemen there just standing and watching. The line wasn’t too bad.

Thought: There was a planned boycott of gas scheduled for 9/1/05, coincidence?

By Terry

August 31, 2005 02:12 PM | Link to this

I used to ride my bicycle to work when I was young and thin.

It looks like it’s time to get thin again but I can’t get young again! One of two ain’t bad!

By Amy

August 31, 2005 02:14 PM | Link to this

I just filled up at the BP station on the corner of Roswell Rd. and Hammond Dr. and paid $2.55/gallon for regular gas.

By Kim

August 31, 2005 02:15 PM | Link to this

Down here on the southside, we are over $3.00 a gallon….$3.25 at some places, and yes, some stores are already out. …

By chris

August 31, 2005 02:18 PM | Link to this

Filled up this morning at 9am after I heard a rumor that pumps will shut down at 3pm in Athens. Paid 2.73gal for 87 oct. This afternoon gas prices are up to 2.90-3.00 for 87 octane all over Athens. …

By KK

August 31, 2005 02:19 PM | Link to this

Hey Rob! I used to think Georgia had the cheapest gas too but I left Atlanta on August 18th and it was 2.54 and got to New Jersey and it was 2.45. There’s something wrong with this picture.

By Joan

August 31, 2005 02:19 PM | Link to this

Perhaps we should look at it like this: Though it is unfortunate that we are going to have to pay higher prices at the pump, at least we have cars to fill up and homes to drive home to. The people most affected by Katrina have suffered devastating losses to their families and homes. I am sure they would gladly trade places with us.

By Sean

August 31, 2005 02:20 PM | Link to this

Please tell these same people I saw a snowflake in Marietta so they can run out and buy all of the bread and milk while they are at it.

By Rose Mary

August 31, 2005 02:22 PM | Link to this

I paid $2.89 for Premium yesterday in Chamblee at the QT on Peachtree Ind. Blvd. It cost me $40.06 to fill my tank.

By Mandy

August 31, 2005 02:22 PM | Link to this

While on a breif lunch break I went to Sonoco off of exit 228 in Stockbride, where I paid $2.68/gal. … Everyone is talking about this gas, at work, on the radio and especially at the gas stations themselves.

By Paul

August 31, 2005 02:22 PM | Link to this

I just filled up at QT on Old Milton Parkway for $2.79/gallon. I expect it to get much worse. The lines weren’t really long. I waited about 5 minutes.

By mio

August 31, 2005 02:23 PM | Link to this

I passed several gas stations this morning travelling from Hiram to Marietta, and I noticed the dramatic increase in prices - $2.89 at some stations. I was at just under half a tank and filled up for $2.69/gal.

By Peacemaker

August 31, 2005 02:24 PM | Link to this

It’s the psychos that rush the gas stations that are making the dang shortage. Calm down, folks!! Stop the stampede! Just curtail your trips, pay what you have to if you REALLY need the gas, and just stay home and relax this holiday weekend!!

By Nick

August 31, 2005 02:25 PM | Link to this

Southside in Henry county over $3/g and a 10 gallon limit….

By Matt

August 31, 2005 02:26 PM | Link to this

I live in Griffin, GA, and gas is anywhere between $2.99 and $3.25. …

By Ryan

August 31, 2005 02:26 PM | Link to this

It appears to me that the “shortage” is being caused by people who are panicking about a shortage.

Of course some gas stations are going to run out if everyone in the city fills up all of the cars and extra containers all at the same time. That would have happened any day of the year.

By Tami from Kennesaw

August 31, 2005 02:28 PM | Link to this

After hearing news reports, etc. that the $3.00/gal price was beginning to show up sporadically across the country (a rumor is that it was also posted in Peachtree City this morning), I went ahead and took advantage of the $2.68ppg at the QT on Franklin Road here in Marietta this morning although I had 1/4 of a tank left. With my little Saturn, I only paid $19 and change for fillup. But, there was a time that I hardly had to pay $10 to fill up which seems so long ago now. Yes, I believe we’ll not only see $3 - $4 ppg SOON, but that there could very well be a gas shortage similar to the 70’s crisis. I hope I’m wrong….

By Kurt

August 31, 2005 02:28 PM | Link to this

Maybe it’s time we stopped worrying about the price of gas and found a new way to move around town. This gas problem is exactly what we need to initiate a paradigm shift. … BUY A BIKE!

By John

August 31, 2005 02:29 PM | Link to this

Gee, wonder why there’s going to be a shortage if everyone is stocking up on gas. OH NO THERE’S NO GAS at BP, but my neighbor has 200 gallons in his basement. Good work media!

By Michael

August 31, 2005 02:29 PM | Link to this

I saw gas prices go from $2.71 yesterday to $2.97 today at the Texaco in Winterville,Ga.

By spencer

August 31, 2005 02:29 PM | Link to this

Gasoline in Cartersville jumped from $2.69 at 7:00 am to $3.09 at noon. …

By Mary

August 31, 2005 02:30 PM | Link to this

This morning in Thomaston, Georgia gas was about 2.79 a gallon. By lunch it was $3.27.

By Arissa

August 31, 2005 02:31 PM | Link to this

I went to costco and paid 2.47 a gallon. I stopped the pump at 30$. If you know anyone with this card I suggest you ask to borrow it. … Good Luck and God Bless

By ANGELA HANNER

August 31, 2005 02:31 PM | Link to this

I paid $2.61 for reg. gas yeasterday in Stockbridge and … I can only image how high the price will be once I get off work!! What will we do??

By Karsten Jeske

August 31, 2005 02:34 PM | Link to this

I filled up at 1pm in Midtown at the BP station Ponce&Piedmont. Price was 2.61/2.71/2.81 for 87/91/93 octane. Cars were lining up already. High prices and shortages seem to be very localized. This is the same price that station was posting last week, before the storm.

By Becky

August 31, 2005 02:35 PM | Link to this

Near Kennesaw State University-one gas station didn’t have any pumps open. The other across the street did…it was $3.00 per gallon, and that was the cheapest oct.

By Lisa

August 31, 2005 02:35 PM | Link to this

Oh good gracious. Panic creates these situations—aren’t we all smarter than that???? Supply and demand. When folks overbuy in a short period of time, it takes a while for supply to catch up with demand.

By Peter

August 31, 2005 02:41 PM | Link to this

A $20 limit (at $4 a gallon) won’t even get a Hummer to the next gas station. Pity …

By John

August 31, 2005 02:43 PM | Link to this

It just cost me $3.00 to fill up my scooter for the rest the week (and weekend riding)!!

By Bill

August 31, 2005 02:46 PM | Link to this

Let’s all run out and buy gas today, because we’re panicked for no reason!

And then complain about the very prices we helped drive up!

By Keisha

August 31, 2005 02:47 PM | Link to this

I live in Alabama. I filled up yesterday at reg. 2.49/gal. Today its 2.89 so far. …

By Carolynann

August 31, 2005 02:47 PM | Link to this

The first gas station (Flash Foods) that I went to had the crime scene caution tape up around the pumps and lots of people in the parking lot stating that all the gas stations were running out, which looks to be the case. I went down the street to find a Chevron that is off hide and paid $2.71.9 per gallon. Thanking God at the same time. By the time I got to work, the prices have gone up in Coweta to $3 + a gallon.

No, I am not stocking up but I wish I could. LOL! I have to get to and from work. Have a blessed day everyone. Can

By monk

August 31, 2005 02:48 PM | Link to this

hey AJC folks, how about some actual REPORTING on this? lest we be at the mercy of hearsay and speculation???

i know prices are going up… hows about a little more depth aye?

By Vivian

August 31, 2005 02:48 PM | Link to this

It’s time to face the fact that for over 10 years gas prices have been creeping up while gas milage has gone down and car size has increased. I remember in the 70’s during another gas crisis being glad to get 10 gallons of gas when I could. No topping off, or filling exta gas cans for later. Wake up,we need to change our ways, improve our rail system, look for alternate fuels and become less dependent upon foreign coutries for fuel. Mother Nature has given us a wake up call and we had better listen this time.

By Liz

August 31, 2005 02:49 PM | Link to this

My dad went by a gas station today that had gas at $3.59/gal and only allowing 10 gallons per customer.

By Erica Castberry

August 31, 2005 02:49 PM | Link to this

I filled up today at 2.80 yesterday it was 2.59 in Cobb County. What is this nation coming to? ….

By EHB

August 31, 2005 02:53 PM | Link to this

Just talked with my daughter in Athens - $3.00 regular…

By Pamela

August 31, 2005 02:57 PM | Link to this

I’m in Griffin I just paid $3.04 per gallon. Some station in town are $3.35 per gallon and lines are getting so long that you will use 3 gallons just to get to the pump. What happen to the war? Did we win? No.

By Shirley

August 31, 2005 02:57 PM | Link to this

Bought gas at Q-T on Mt Zion for $2.69 this morning. Should have followed my mind last night and filled up to save at least $15.00 (I’ve never filled up for $39.00)!

Left for lunch and the Q-T on Jonesboro Road in Union City was $2.69 ate and came back by the same station and the price had already changed to $2.79

By Jenny

August 31, 2005 02:57 PM | Link to this

I just paid $2.79 on Peachtree street, and there is now a 10 gallon limit.

By Sarah Ingle

August 31, 2005 02:59 PM | Link to this

I just filled up in Athens for 2.99 regular. Some gas stations are already out and have closed around here.

By Meredith

August 31, 2005 03:02 PM | Link to this

Gas stations in my town have no gas-What is going on in the world-Bush we need help-How are we suppose to live if we can’t get to work. We NEED gas

By nick

August 31, 2005 03:02 PM | Link to this

it occurs to me that everyone rushing to fill up their tanks might acually cause a gas shortage.

By April

August 31, 2005 03:03 PM | Link to this

Follow up to the Thomaston gas rise. At 1:30, several stores in this area and around are out of gas!! There was a one hour wait for gas at the local Wal-Mart. It was $2.89 and then 5 minutes later is was $2.99 and going up. What will my employer say when I call and say I will not be at work because of “NO GAS” ?

By ANGELA HANNER

August 31, 2005 03:08 PM | Link to this

Gas has gone up $1.17 in one day!! I heard gas was $3.78 up the street from my house (Stockbridge) My friend went there & it is & you can only get 10 gallons??

By Joe

August 31, 2005 03:10 PM | Link to this

I paid $2.69/gallon at B.P. on Hugh Howell Road in Tucker, GA. at 1:00 pm. My thoughts on potential shortage: Yes for jet fuel…good luck flying this weekend. Gasoline supplies = 10 days in the metro tank farms North of town. Pipeline should be back up within 5 days…so I predict no absolute shortage, i.e. closed stations. However, panic and tight supply should drive prices to $3.20/gallon by the weekend and for several weeks. -Courtesy of The Risk Manager.

By dave

August 31, 2005 03:11 PM | Link to this

Waycross, GA Filled uyp immediately after school. Price this morning 2.69, price I paid 2.89. I thought there aws a law against gouging?

By Christina

August 31, 2005 03:14 PM | Link to this

I filled up this morning at the Chevron on Old Dixie Rd. for $2.68/gallon. Now the gas is $3.05/gallon. It cost me $40.00 to fill up my 4 cyl. car. This is crazy!!!!

By Olivia

August 31, 2005 03:19 PM | Link to this

Monday AM I saw this coming, and filled up at the QT on S. Cobb drive for $2.46 per gallon. Drove by today, and it was $2.69

By jason watson

August 31, 2005 03:19 PM | Link to this

Went and bought a couple of gas containers at the local Lowes and they were the last two left today at 1 pm…

By Kris

August 31, 2005 03:19 PM | Link to this

I paid $2.66 at the Costco in Duluth today, at 3:00 P.M. The wait was around 10-15 minutes.

I was planning on going to DragonCon this weekend, but I have changed my plans to involve staying home, or anything that doesn’t involve leaving unless it’s an emergency.

Combining trips will be essential for the next few weeks.

By john

August 31, 2005 03:22 PM | Link to this

gas is 3.50 a gallon in Monticello. It’s risen a dollar in less than 24 hours.

By drew macon, ga

August 31, 2005 03:24 PM | Link to this

gas has jumped from approx $2.50 yesterday morning to approx $3.00 this afternoon on reports that the surrounding more rural counties are out of gas.

By ANGELA HANNER

August 31, 2005 03:24 PM | Link to this

all these who say don’t go fill up, and don’t stock up must have plenty of money, because most of us couldn’t make it to work or survive if we have to pay $4.00 a gallon for regular gas!! I am very worried about how i will make it to & from work if gas prices stay like this…

By Jennifer

August 31, 2005 03:25 PM | Link to this

I filled up my gas on lunch today it was 2.79 a gallon.. another person that works with me went no more than 30 mints later and they were raising the price to 2.99 a gallon.. What Is Really Going On?

By Bridget

August 31, 2005 03:28 PM | Link to this

2 gas stations in Alpharetta near the dealerships are out of gas already…This is no joke. I was planning on travelling to our condo in Destin. Now with the shortage, we are either going to stay home or buy tons of fuel and bring this with us. This is outrageous. Now we can’t take my BMW convertible because it’s too small to fit the extra gas we plan on bringing!!

By Jennifer

August 31, 2005 03:29 PM | Link to this

Hampton, GA : Phillips66 GA 19/41 $3.29 REG, $3.79 Mid Wal-Mart GA 19/41 $2.79 REG The thing to remeber is Yes, local stations may run out of fuel, today or tomorow TEMPORARILY… This is certainly not a permanent situation. People need to be REASONABLE get a decent amount of gas and remain calm! I guess I have faith that the economy would shivver if people couldn’t get to and from work therefore they will gouge us and keep us moving.

By MC

August 31, 2005 03:31 PM | Link to this

We were planning on going up to Lake Hartwell for the long weekend, but it looks like we will be staying home. Gas in the SUV, and the boat, is just going to cost too much.

By Karin

August 31, 2005 03:32 PM | Link to this

In Albany GA area, it is $3.45 gallon and they are rationing what can be brought in to the stations. One of our drivers stopped at 7 different stations on I-75 and still no luck of finding diesel. What are we supposed to do? Why aren’t we using the 700 million barrels the US has stored and stake care of our own people without raising the prices through the roof!

By deb

August 31, 2005 03:37 PM | Link to this

I live in S. Ga (Hazlehurst), this morning several gas stations went to 2.88 and 2.98 per gallon, i reported to the federal gov’t gas gouging web site. Now every station is gone up to 2.99 or over 3.00 for regular gas. The fuel truck drivers are telling the gas station owners that they cannot get anymore gas, that their distributors can’t get any because of that busted pipe line that they can’t get to to fix. They are telling the station owners that for atleast 3 weeks, there will be no gas. I don’t if this is true but that is what my town is being told. Does our gov’t know this, why are they not talking about this. These little towns will blow away in a matter of weeks. Our gov’t has go to help stop this somehow.

By Max

August 31, 2005 03:38 PM | Link to this

We will run out of fuel either today or tommorow. Premium only in some spots up by Hamilton Mill. Chevron, Shell, and Citgo sites will be affected the most.

FUEL UP NOW!!

By nathan

August 31, 2005 03:39 PM | Link to this

I live in Kennesaw Ga., and Premium is up to $3.19, and my friend just informed me that the pipelines were being shutdown at 4:00pm for 7-10 days. Guess I’m going to have to invest in a bike….

By Katherine

August 31, 2005 03:39 PM | Link to this

AHHH, I just paid $31.00 for a full tank of gas and I have a Acura Rsx. What a pain this is. And for the record we need to think about all the lives this hurricaine destroyed, and thats the main reason why we are haring this gas issue. I would like to say that our government is doing every thing in its power to get everyone back on their feet. Still I feel everyones pain with having to pay these prices to get to work.

By Phil

August 31, 2005 03:40 PM | Link to this

I plan to go out and fill my car and boat tanks up; enjoy the weekend as if gas was still $0.88/gal (price while in college); enjoy the last weekend of summer…before hunkering down for a LONG, COLD, HARD WINTER!!

By jeneen

August 31, 2005 03:40 PM | Link to this

I filled up at 10:30am this morning at the Texaco off GA Hwy 20 in Mcdonough at $2.65/gallon. It was 4 cents cheaper than the QT across the street.

By Andrea

August 31, 2005 03:41 PM | Link to this

I just paid $3.25 for regular unleaded south of the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

By Kelly

August 31, 2005 03:42 PM | Link to this

I just filled up in Dahlonega and one out of the two stations here is already closed and the other was at 2.96. Stations in Gainsville are all out.

By Fred

August 31, 2005 03:44 PM | Link to this

Just paid $3.35.9 for 88 octain. High Test is $3.49.9 per gallon. 100LL avgas is only $3.46 @ 21N

Fred

By Kat

August 31, 2005 03:44 PM | Link to this

2.79 here in Alpharetta on Haynes Bridge Rd. AND rising. Everyone is filling up and it takes a while to get to a pump. Huge lines.

By David Emfinger

August 31, 2005 03:44 PM | Link to this

i’m in Charlotte with 1/4 tank. hoping there’s gas at the pumps by the time i get off work because of all the rumors I’ve heard of shortages, rationing, price increases, etc. Hope I can make it back to Atl this weekend.

By Jason

August 31, 2005 03:46 PM | Link to this

My Dad called and said 25 cars were waiting to get gas in Griffin, GA and one customer pulled a gun so that he could break in front of someone else to get gas. Gas is $3.25 for 87 octane in Zebulon, GA

By Paul

August 31, 2005 03:48 PM | Link to this

Just paid $3.09 for premium unleaded at Quick-Trip, S. Cobb Dr., Smyrna and lines are forming

By Kimberly

August 31, 2005 03:53 PM | Link to this

I just paid for 3/4 tank of gas off of Peachtree Industrial and my ticket was $42.89. The prices were 2.79, 2.89, and 2.99 for premium. Side note: Stop blaming BUSH for all of your problems. Katrina helped us with this one. Give credit where credit is due. = )

By Cyndi

August 31, 2005 03:53 PM | Link to this

I just filled up in Greensboro GA @2.79 a gallon. There were so many people in line. I was out and unaware of the shortage. Thank God I got to fill up.

By Chris

August 31, 2005 03:53 PM | Link to this

Just filled up…after a 30 minute wait in line…for 3.29 a gallon. When I first got in line the price was 2.79 and rising. One of the few stations open, with gas, in town - Jefferson. So much for a weekend trip to Columbus.

By Traci

August 31, 2005 03:54 PM | Link to this

I can see 3 gas stations from my office building. All are jammed with people waiting to get gas! I was planning to get gas after work. I wish I had gotten it this morning.

By ERIKA

August 31, 2005 03:57 PM | Link to this

I work in Stone Mountain, gas was $2.69 at 1:00 pm and now at 4:00 pm it is $2.80 - - there are lines almost into the streets to get gas!!! What are we going to do?

By Janey

August 31, 2005 03:57 PM | Link to this

It’s now $4.75/gallon at the BP on Haynes Bridge in Alpharetta! NO KIDDING! These people are price gauging and deserve to be arrested.

By Kevin

August 31, 2005 03:58 PM | Link to this

I just filled up my H2 in Tampa. 2.79 a gallon. Yesterday it was 2.57. I hear that Tampa will be out of gas on Thursday. Crazy I tell you.

By Ashley

August 31, 2005 03:59 PM | Link to this

At 12:30 today gas was 2.69 and at 1:30 is was 2.98. That is almost 30 cents in one hour. This is in Covington, GA. Some stations were already out of gas!

By Loree

August 31, 2005 04:00 PM | Link to this

I filled up an hour ago in Conyers at BP on Salem Rd. The 87 octane was at 2.69 but there were very few pumps that had the cheap stuff left. When I drove back by that same gas station only 30 minutes later, the price had gone up to 2.79. So far, that’s the cheapest that I’ve seen. The other gas stations in the area were already up to 2.99/gallon.

By reggie

August 31, 2005 04:00 PM | Link to this

In Athens, gas is now up to 2.99 gln. When I filled up this morning, it was 1.71. Its now Wed 4pm

By roderick jackson

August 31, 2005 04:00 PM | Link to this

i just filled up at 3:30 andit was $2.99 for reg in atlanta

By ADD

August 31, 2005 04:00 PM | Link to this

I filled my tank (but I was on empty) for $2.799 today for regular unleaded. I do plan on changing my transportation habits by returning to commuting to work by Marta & CCT. I have read several postings regarding the shortage, and I can confirm that there is approximately a 5 day supply for the Atlanta Metro area due to the gasoline pipe lines from Houston through Louisiana being damaged. Because of the severity of the impact of Katrina, commodity oil on the trading floor is also projected to spike after today. However, everyone’s rampage to top off their gas tanks will not only deplete the supply more rapidly, but send a economic ripple effect; consumer fear will assist in progressing our economy to a recession (which may be inevitable due to severe damage caused by Katrina).

By steve

August 31, 2005 04:02 PM | Link to this

I live in Smyrna GA and regular gas was 2.49 lastnight but when I got up this morning to fill my car up it was 2.69. It cost my 44.00 to fill my gas tank up! I pray that we all send prayers out to all the family that are in need. I being to thank God that I have a car to put gas in and to still be alive. We all need to thank God for what we have today!

By Jan Dalton

August 31, 2005 04:02 PM | Link to this

I just filled up our extra car. My husband works for the gasoline pipeline and has to get to work. I paid $2.999 for Amoco ultimate. The regular is already gone and the midgrade is going fast. There are 2 Chevron stations in my area already closed due to no gas. It is serious. We cancelled our labor day trip and are going to stay home and work around the house. We are cutting out any unneccessary trips. We can all work together to get through this. We had been here before.

By Erin

August 31, 2005 04:03 PM | Link to this

I just paid $4 a gallon in Athens, GA. The lines are out onto the roads. This is ridiculous.

By Fred

August 31, 2005 04:03 PM | Link to this

8/31/05 3:15PM Southold Long Island NY Just paid $3.35.9 for 88. High test is $3.49.9.

By DC

August 31, 2005 04:32 PM | Link to this

Paid $2.59 for regular about an hour ago inside the Perimeter, but saw much higher prices elsewhere (up to $2.99). It’s up to the owner to set the price, but if the owner wants to gouge, I guess there’s nothing to stop them other than to drive on by.

By Rick G.

August 31, 2005 04:34 PM | Link to this

At 12:30, I passed a small station in Griffin, Gas was $2.99, I came by it again 2 hrs later and it was $3.35! And the same for every station I passed around there with lines in the street! I bought in Macon for $3.09! Sonny Perdue said “Price gouging will not be tolerated”.. Too late Sonny! And for the idiot’s blaming this on Bush…. Please! Give it a rest! Bush can’t be the cause of every bad thing that happens!

By Kellix

August 31, 2005 04:35 PM | Link to this

Roswell Rd Sandy Springs was $2.56 yesterday. Today I paid $ 2.85. I saw it for 2.95 other places and there were lines.

By Miriam Weinstein

August 31, 2005 04:36 PM | Link to this

We’ve been at $2.75 - $3 for weeks in California. Bush cut 300 million dollars allotted for disaster preparation around New Orleans in 2003, and recently suggested alloting 10 million dollars instead. Half the National Guard and reserves from Louisiana are in Iraq, along with their equipment. Want to know why people are dying in New Orleans, and your gas and oil bills are going through the roof? Your money is going to Iraq, and the oil (which we supposedly didn’t go to war for) isn’t coming from there either.

By Michael

August 31, 2005 04:37 PM | Link to this

Almost got in a fight with a guy because he claimed he was at the station first at the Chevron in Athens. I should have just stayed home. $3.19 at Chevron off Baxter Street at about 3:30. Dont know what it is now

By JAH

August 31, 2005 04:37 PM | Link to this

I heard the stories on WSB Radio (not that I think they caused the problem) this morning and thought it might be good to top off the tank just in case. Then I listened to more news and got a little more worried and went to buy some gas cans to keep a small reserve. Gas cans were flying off the shelves too! Now I’m wondering if I just got caught up in the intial fear and panic. I think that gas would be scarce and there would be stations without gas, but I think we could find it. I’m worried now that the hype is causing panic and making this whole situation out to be a self-fulfilled prophecy. We’re certainly going to suck the tanks clean if everyone keeps buying gas at this rate.

By amanda

August 31, 2005 04:38 PM | Link to this

i paid 2.89 today. and i heard my county was runing out of gas..

By Bryan

August 31, 2005 04:39 PM | Link to this

Thank God I filled up at QT Roswell Rd last night! $2.59/gal at the time. Auto Manufacturers, get your heads out of the sand and recognize that we need a viable, affordable electric or alternate fuel vehicle NOW, not in 2025. Spending billions for hydrogen cell research now, to benefit in 20 yrs? Come on! Electrics have been around in some form or another for 30 yrs!

By Liz

August 31, 2005 04:40 PM | Link to this

A coworker was filling up and while she was filling up the gas price went from 2.69 to 2.99 in Vinnings. I am not gonna have enough money to keep going to work! If it keeps climbing there will be no point driving to work everyday.

By Matt Scofield

August 31, 2005 04:40 PM | Link to this

Gas was $2.57 near the University of Georgia, now it is $3.17, and the lines have backed up University traffic. People are panicing and driving up the prices!!!

By Felecia

August 31, 2005 04:40 PM | Link to this

I spent 45.00 (2.79 per gallon of regular gas. My Pontiac Montana’s tank is still 6 gallons shy of full. But I was on empty, didn’t have a choice. But several stations in Tucker area are already at 2.99 for regular. The QT on Lawrenceville Hwy near 285 has all pumps closed. I guess they ran out and this was about 3:40pm.

By tlc

August 31, 2005 04:40 PM | Link to this

i just paid 3.99 a gallon!!

By whitney

August 31, 2005 04:41 PM | Link to this

today the highest I’ve seen was at a gas station in covington,ga that was $3.29 for regular unleaded. right across the street the gas was selling for $3.02 and the lot was filled with cars trying to get the cheaper gas. Down the road from both stations was another selling for $3.09

By Derrick

August 31, 2005 04:45 PM | Link to this

gas in tucker going for 3.09 a gallon

By Downtym

August 31, 2005 04:46 PM | Link to this

I just stopped at the Citgo on Windy Hill and got gas for $2.68. Seriously, stop freaking out.

By Alexis

August 31, 2005 04:46 PM | Link to this

Filled up Sunday - 28.00 for a full tank (2.59), had 3/4 today, figured i’d ‘cap’ it off - cost me 23.00 @ 3.00. At that time there we no lines at all, in fact, there was one other car besides mine. I’m not filling up because of the fear of a gas shortage, i’m filling up to keep some $$ in my pocket..

By Noah

August 31, 2005 04:47 PM | Link to this

I saw long lines to pay $2.98/gal in Athens an hour ago. Thank goodness my light came on yesterday and I filled up for $2.58.

By Rick

August 31, 2005 04:47 PM | Link to this

One gas station around Decatur is at $2.69 per gal. while a station on Memorial Dr., Decatur is at $3.89 per gal. If this is not price gouging what is. Why don’t our elected officials do something to protect us from their rep off friends? They need to be prosecuted. They are no different than the looters.

By John

August 31, 2005 04:48 PM | Link to this

Carroll county $2.79 and lines around town of Villa Rica 10 deep per pump.

By Brent

August 31, 2005 04:49 PM | Link to this

I went to class, UGA, and got gas for 2.80. After about 4 hours, I go back out and it has risen to 3.39, no joke! Not only that, but there are lines at every single gas station, and I’ve even seen a gas station with a sign that read SORRY, NO GAS . It’s getting to be a mad house out there!

By LOST

August 31, 2005 04:50 PM | Link to this

Holy crap… it’s 4:45pm and gas is $2.98 for regular in Statesboro, GA. I filled up this morning before the price spike for $2.72 at probably the last station in town to have gas that cheap. There are really long lines at the pump now too. Guess I dodged a bullet… for now.

By SLK

August 31, 2005 04:51 PM | Link to this

Newnan, Georgia Regular = $2.99 everywhere But, does anyone have Regular? NO Most stations only have Premium left, for an even higher price tag. And, this is not just “unbranded” retailers. This is Chevron, BP etc… Lines are LONG and wait times average 1 hour right now.

By Kirt

August 31, 2005 04:51 PM | Link to this

I jut paid 2.99 in Duluth. This morning it was 2.79. I think a .20 increase in less than 8 hours is ridiculous.

By SMH

August 31, 2005 04:54 PM | Link to this

Just filled up at the EXXON on Roosevelt Hwy. Gas for premium was $3.25 a gallon, which is what my car requires.

By Kwame

August 31, 2005 04:54 PM | Link to this

wed. at about 3:15 pm -I paid $3.79 a gallon @ the BP station near the west end mall…by 4:30 tension was in the air as i spoke with friends who were “fightin” to get near the pumps at crowded gas stations in metro-ATL…lets keep hope alive & pull out our 10 speeds