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By BB

September 21, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

No gas at all in Dawsonville or North Forsyth county. All stations are completely out. Staying home as much as possible this weekend to conserve as much as possible.

By TV

September 21, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

Cumming does have gas. There is a gas station off exit 14 - the Racetrac that got a truck in. Also off Hwy 20 towards Canton at the Bethelview road has gas as well.

By Edward

September 21, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

On Friday I attempted to find gasoline in Lithia Springs (since I was near Kroger, thought I would use my Kroger discount). I found none anywhere there at any store. I drove back into town, no gasoline anywhere along the route. Finally, at the Racetrack on the corner of Bolton Rd/Marietta Rd, I discovered that though most of the pumps had yellow bags covering them, indicating they were out, one pump was open. I quickly pulled up to it and filled my tank. Other cars began lining up behind me as I pumped, so I doubt it had any left for long.

This is ridiculous. I cannot believe this is anything but a manufactured “shortage” for some agenda.

By JLE

September 21, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

The QT by my house is out of gas for the second time in a week. But around Woodstock/Marietta some stations have no gas, others are fine.

By malika

September 21, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

i think this is something subconscious, warning us of what the days are going to look like when things really like this. this is just a practice run to get us ready for what the future is going to look like in this country.

By phr

September 21, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

This is absolutely absurd. We tried to get gas in Cumming last night at 9pm as well, but there were lines at 2 stations and I’m not going to wait in a line. I think it is conspiracy that the automakers and the oil companies came up with to get us to buy bigger vehicles and then jack up the gas price. Everyone is or has gotten their share automakers, oil companies, distributors, and even local gas stations!

By Anon

September 21, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Why isn’t there more news coverage of this? What is the problem and when will there be a fix? I cannot believe this is all Ike.

By Danielle

September 21, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

I’m in the Union City/Fairburn area. Plenty of stations have gas but some do not have mid-grade and premium. Lines are long at the stations with lower prices (3.94-3.99). There’s no wait at stations with gas over $4.

By Big Jon

September 21, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

We are being deceived. There is no shortage. This is BS. Where is Tom Price. I hope Sonny, Johnny, and Saxby enjoyed the uga game cause I know they do not give a rats hind end about the people. wake up good people of Georgia. Call your elected officials and give em hell…

By big girl

September 21, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

We all need to thank those that panic and rush out to fill up without needing it for this situation. It would not be like this if everyone got gas when they needed it and stopped pannicking. Its not worth it. Thanks to the people they are causing this!

By Mary W

September 21, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

we found gas at WalMart gas station on Cobb Pkwy north, on Kennesaw area..very small lines.. There are more than 10 pumps so the line moves very quickly.. This will pass soon..

By donster

September 21, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

I want to know why the Walmart(Murphy) and Ingles fuel centers on Hwy 29 in Lawrenceville were the only ones to get the e-mail that it was ok to drop gasoline prices now……ummmm could it be do the right thing instead of the greed,greed money,money of all the others??

By Shawn

September 21, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

How about middle and south Ga? I’m travelling today for work, to Jacksonville, Fl, and don’t want to get stranded due to dry pumps. Anyone know?

By Michael Parnell

September 21, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Is this really the best reporting ajc.com can do on this subject? A two sentence blog post? Why aren’t you serving your community and getting people answers? Useless…

By Michael

September 21, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Is this really the best reporting ajc.com can do on this subject? A two sentence blog post? Why aren’t you serving your community and getting people answers? Useless…

Donster—raising prices is not greed; it’s simple high school economics—if all gas stations had raised their prices as demand rose last week, most probably wouldn’t be out of gas right now.

By Harris

September 21, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

No gas in Fayetteville. Waited in line last night for gas for 30 minutes (BP @ 92N & 85). Staying at home today…

By Idiots

September 21, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Like I’m going to tell where there’s gas if you idiots are just going to buy it all. Go to hell! There is no shortage if you simple-minded reactionary fools wouldn’t fall for it. I bet you all have lost thousands to Nigerian e-mails scams too. I hate you.

By deegee

September 21, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

I filled my tank at a Shell station in Doraville yesterday at the corner of Peeler Rd. and Winters Chapel. $3.99 a gallon and no line.

By dittohead

September 21, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

We are witnessing how the political class, (DEMs & Reps) puts their desires & pleasures above the working stiffs of the world. Any surprise in that??

By Tami

September 21, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

I love “Idiots” comment. Aw c’mon. You’ve got to share with everyone else now. We’re not in preschool anymore. LOL.

Seriously…last weekend - the weekend that Ike struck the Texas coast - I refused to buy into the “panic”. I had a half tank left, and I believed the “experts” when they said that gas prices would stabilize by mid-week last week. BAD decision. I found I needed gas last Tuesday and I couldn’t find any near my job here in Marietta. I had to take my chances and get on I-75 to go home and hope that there was gas near my house in Kennesaw. I was literally running on fumes when I found gas at the BP on Wade Green, but they only had ultra-premium left at like $4.16/gal. So, I filled up. The next morning, though, many of the gas stations on my exit that had gas the night before had run out by then.

My problem now is that a lot of the same gas stations I usually look to for gas are out of gas (& have been for a while) or maybe have one type of fuel left. I’m OK on gas for now, but I’m filing away in my head where my few alternatives are for fuel for when I need to re-fuel again.

By deegee

September 21, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

I am so glad that congress is fighting for the right to drill baby drill off the coast of Florida. Just what we need more of.

“Two oil rigs broke loose from their moorings in the Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Ike, CNBC has learned Saturday.

The rigs are now about 100 miles off shore in the Central Gulf of Mexico, U.S. Minerals Management Service spokeswoman Eileen Angelico said. The rigs are relatively stationary now and will be secured by tugboats when the seas calm, Angelico said.

The rigs involved are drilling rigs and not production platforms, but Angelico would not say what company owns them. There is no word yet on any environmental damage, she said.”

By Syd

September 21, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

The only places with gas shortages are in those states who were stupid enough to pass anti-gouging laws. If stations were allowed to increase their prices, people wouldn’t fill up unless they needed to.

Ask yourself this question: If gas costs $7.00 p/gallon, would you be topping off as soon as you see a station that has gas even if you don’t need a full tank? No you wouldn’t. You’d wait until the panic died down and the price came back down. Market prices work for a reason. Those people who really NEED gas would get as much as they need (not more), pay the $7 and be on their way. Is it better to have NO gasoline at $4 p/gallon or the option to buy it at $7 p/gallon, knowing that the price will come back down when this ridiculous panic passes (there never would have been a panic if stations were allowed to raise their prices).

Don’t blame the stations. Blame yourselves for getting gas when you don’t need it or getting more than you do need. Blame your legislators, too, for not allowing the markets to clear. If you think the stations are making a killing by screwing you, why don’t you open your own darn station. You’ll find out that their profit comes from selling doughnuts, NOT GASOLINE?

By MikeHunt

September 21, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

All,

There is gas at the first exit into Columbus GA off I-85S. I drove there from Alpharetta and filled up. The problem is I got back home on empty in my Yukon V12.

I will go back tomorrow and fill up.

Mike

By tracy

September 21, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

There was no gas yesterday on Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs between Abernathy and 285

By Phungrrl

September 21, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Grant Park has been out of gas for days. The only gas station I’m aware of in the area that has gas is in East Atlanta, on Moreland off I-20. The news coverage of the shortage has been appalling.

This is as much a part of our economic story as the government bailouts of large corporations. It’s time for the local media to wake up and smell the oil industry’s stinking profits.

By Mark Bittner

September 21, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

I’m in Buford and yesterday BP, Kroger and Exxon on PTI were all out. I had to go to a Shell station on the corner that only had regular. Today I took the other car out and that Shell station was now out. Found some gas at a little Marathon up Peachtree Industrial for $4.09. On the way home, I did pass a Citgo with gas but they wanted $4.29 for regular.

By jacqui

September 21, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

I have seen plenty of gas in Norcross and Duluth. This is a manufactured shortage but I cannot decide who I believe is to blame. Ever since Katrina people have had massive panic attacks over ANY hurricane not just the really big ones and it is truly ridiculous. For those who panic, Get a grip and stop wreaking havoc!

By Bill

September 21, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

Needed to drive from Cumming to Ellijay and back last night. No gas in Cumming, no gas in Dawsonville. Told the wife I would go as far as I could toward Ellijay, but once I got to where I only had enough gas to get back to Cumming I would have to turn around. Finally found a Texaco at 183/52 that had gas at 4.09. Of course when I got to Ellijay all the stations had gas.

By Library Girl

September 21, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

North Canton Chevron has gas, but nearly every station between Riverstone and Taco Bell on Marietta Hwy. is out of gas as of Sunday morning at 10:30 AM.

By isaac

September 21, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

THERE IS GAS AT THE CHEVRON ON NORTHPOINT PKWY. AND WEBB BRIDGE RD. IN ALPHARETTA, COME AND GET IT!!!!!!!

By NebraskaDawg

September 21, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

We have gas in Nebraska and it’s cheaper too ($3.56 for mid grade). How that happens who knows?

By NebraskaDawg

September 21, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

We got gas in Nebraska and it’s cheaper too ($3.56 fot mid-grade). You guys back home are getting gouged.

By NebraskaDawg

September 21, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

We got gas in Nebraska and it’s cheaper too ($3.56 fot mid-grade). You guys back home are getting gouged.

By Duston

September 21, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

We have gas in DC, I filled up yesterday at $3.69. What is going on in ATL?

By NebraskaDawg

September 21, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Sorry for all the posts, lost connection twice. Will trade gas for better internet connection!

By Lame AJC

September 21, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

I completely agree with Michael Parnell. This is a major story impacting nearly all of us around metro Atlanta and all we get is a small blog posting asking US…the reader…to become the reporter for them. That is lazy journalism.

By lil

September 21, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

OMG The Shell station on N. Central Ave in Hapeville, is OUT of Gas. This situation is crazy.

By midwestern cowgirl

September 21, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

no gas in midtown. oh well, guess i’ll have to use my bike and marta pass while y’all suffer :o) :o)

By David Ingram

September 21, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

I am quite surprised this hasn’t made a ripple in the news. I have some friends all around Atlanta, they verify the shortage of fuel in the region, and this hasn’t made the news at all. I had to go to look for gasoline yesterday and found one station offering only $20 per visit, while the others on Exit 51 on I-85 near Newnan were out of gas. I stayed home today to see if things change. News agencies: What’s is the outlook? I am sure I am not alone in wondering what will happen this week.

By Alpharetta

September 21, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

There is also gas at the Shell on Maxwell Rd. and Hembree Rd. in Alpharetta/Roswell @ 4.16 for regular. At least there was late last night. But as for the main roads, there ain’t $hit here in Alpharetta. Best to find a station off the beaten path….

By thogwummpy

September 21, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

What’s the real stunner, is how years upon years of Lefty indoctrination have seemed to had their intended effect…EVERYTHING evolves into a conspiracy theory—-just read these posts! By the way, you DO realize I hope, that if oil companies had only half of 1% profit margin; the scale of the business would still yield $billions in profits; and these same idiots posting here would call it “gouging” (because the Average libbie Joe hasn’t had a micro-minute of Economic education in their pathetic can’t-balance-a-checkbook-max-out-my-credit-cards-living-in-a-home-I-can-afford-but-will-blame-Bush-for-my-predicament lives). Of course, such persons never mention that the government makes far more profit on a gallon of gas than the oil companies do. Where’s the tax gouging conspiracy complaint, Dims? Well, I guess oil companies shouldn’t make a profit. In fact, Obamunists think no company, no person should be allowed to make a profit….and the usual high achieving sectors and individuals; well…just like the popular kids back in school; we can invent clever resentful ways to hate them—-simply by fabricating a conspiracy theory. Hey…didn’t the hurricane SHUT DOWN REFINERIES (you pin heads!)!!!!!

By Robert S

September 21, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Here in Mobile, Alabama we have plenty of gas. During the immediate aftermath of Ike, some stations went as high as $4.39 while others, like Shell and Chevron, never went higher than $3.89. We have a Shell refinery here in Mobile, and so we had plenty of supply while the independent stations and even Wal Mart had higher prices and temporary shortages. We get most of our gas from New Orleans as opposed to Texas, so the impact was not as great here as in Atlanta or Knoxville.

But I’m seeing the “Katrina panic” all over again in Atlanta. It’s uncanny how this lemming-like pack mentality rears its head every time there’s a hurricane or a crisis of some sort. The real cause of the high prices is that demand is outpacing supply. The refineries that were shut down due to Ike are slowly coming back on line, but apparently not swiftly enough for those of you who are filling every gas tank and can imaginable and creating even worse problems because of their idiotic panic. Some of you folks act as though you’ll never see a drop again, and then you compound the problem when you rush out to fill everything at the first opportunity. You are helping to agitate the shortages already in place, and then whining that there’s some sort of conspiracy by the oil companies or gas stations when you are contributing to the problem with your panic!!!. You are helping to raise prices, not lower them.

Most of you have bought into the liberal (read:Obama) theme that the oil companies are evil and must be punished.

Do you think that’s going to help lower prices or create any more fuel? The higher taxes the oil companies would pay under the Democrat plan would be passed on to you, raising gas prices!

I’ve disproven the conspiracy theory with my post. The fact is that the three major oil companies who sell gas in Mobile - Chevron, Shell, and BP, along with the few Mobil stations we have - all had the lowest prices here during the aftermath of Ike, while the independents, Wal Mart, and the few stations who get their gas from places like Texas were much higher priced or experienced shortages.

But some of you will never grasp the supply-and-demand concept, because you’re too busy blaming the companies that supply your gas, while you are hoarding every drop you can find, and unwittingly adding to the trouble…………………..

By Jay

September 21, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

I don’t understand this. I vacationed in Orlando and South Georgia last week and there was no gas shortage. I returned to Metro Atlanta yesterday and could not fill up anywhere.

By David

September 21, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

In Jasper, there is no gas at Race Track, Ingles, Kroger, etc… A few stations have gas..but we have to drive around, looking, burning gas, to find one. Two years ago, with no shortage, only high prices, the governor declared a 2 day school holiday to relieve demand. WHY DOESN’T HE DO IT NOW!

By jay

September 21, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

Hey Thugwummpy & Syd:

You guys are real idiots believeing what you believe….I am very confident that prior to 9/11 hurricanes existed and still entered the Gulf of Mexico? So, if hurricanes were crashing the Gulf prior to 9/11 and those same refineries had to shut down then why didn’t gas prices rise back then? You guys are the same idiots who believe the refineries should shut down during the busiest travel time due to “maintenance” instead of waiting till the slower travel times. You guys are also the same idiots who believe that skyscrappers can just collapse and turn to pulverized material too! You guys are idiots….it comes from upbringing…..Your parents are probably idiots.

By George Burdell

September 21, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

This is just a throwback to 3 years ago after Katrina hit. If everyone panics and decides to buy gas at the same time, there’s not enough gas at the stations to handle the demand. Just like water, if everyone in Atlanta turns on their faucets at the same time, the system would probably run dry in less than a day.

BTW, Jasper and Canton are dry. Ball Ground still has two stations with gas. If you’re having problems finding gas, find some place well away from the major highways where all the panic-stricken drivers seem to be.

By Jozef

September 21, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

I work in South Cobb (South Cobb Drive/I-285), and for the past week I had no luck at any of the area’s six gas stations. Yesterday, I talked to a station owner in a different area who still had gas, and she told me that the best time to try getting gas is late morning, as many gas stations simply receive limited amount of gas every day and tend to run out between noon and early afternoon.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By Robert S

September 21, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

In Jay’s case, the only thing worse than an oil company conspiracy theorist is a 9/11 conspiracy theorist, which he unapologetically seems to be. Jay, keep your kook ideas for the Daily Kos or MoveOn.org. You seem to fit in with all the rest of the lemmings out there.

By the way, to answer your question Jay - the reason why gas shot through the roof after Katrina was lack of supply, and unreasonable demand, meaning panic. The media perpetuated it, and motorists went out in droves to hoard gas. Add to that the fact that the U.S. hasn’t built a new refinery in the past 30 years and the fact that your friends in the environmentalist movement have virtually blocked every path to new drilling and exploration by oil companies to increase supply here in the U.S. The world is using far more oil now than in 2001, or 1991, or any time before that.

And here in this country, because your beloved Democrats are blocking any opportunity to realistically drill (not that phony “drill bill” that passed the House last week), any storm that hits is going to have a greater impact on the market because there’s not enough supply to meet the demand as there was ten years ago, or twenty years ago. How difficult is this to figure out????

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By Gary

September 21, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Just filled up in north Forsyth, the BP at Bannister and 369, no wait, 3.99 per

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By JW

September 21, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

I just came from Dawsonville at the Kroger where Ryan’s is. They now have a limited amt. of gas, the lines are wrapping around the shopping ctr. and the attendants are only allowing everyone 10 gallons.

By GeezGuys

September 21, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

The QT at the Lawrenceville Hwy/ Stone Mtn. Freeway split has regular unleaded (87) only. The really sad part…the previous sale at the pump was $1.51.

By David

September 21, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

Hew,JW. How’s the gas in Dawsonville where Ryan’s is?

By George

September 21, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

In Phoenix for the UGA game. No shortage of gas here. And the highest regular price I have seen is $3.45 a gallon. I guess the stations owners here don’t know they were supposed to jack up the price of gas overnight because another hurricane just may form. What’s wrong with these people out here? Why aren’t they into gouging like all the station owers in metro Atlanta? Maybe they have an effective state government that is not laissez fare about everything but bass fishing.

By al

September 21, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

No more gas at webb and deerfield. I cannot believe no one is reporting this after all the bullsh*t stories I have sat through over the years.

By George

September 21, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

In Phoenix for the UGA game. No shortage of gas here. And the highest regular price I have seen is $3.45 a gallon. I guess the station owners here don’t know they were supposed to jack up the price of gas overnight because another hurricane just may form. What’s wrong with these people out here? Why aren’t they into gouging like all the station owers in metro Atlanta? Maybe they have an competent and effective state government that is not laissez fare about everything but bass fishing.

By George W

September 21, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

In Phoenix for the UGA game. No shortage of gas here. And the highest regular price I have seen is $3.45 a gallon. I guess the station owners here don’t know they were supposed to jack up the price of gas overnight because another hurricane just may form. What’s wrong with these people out here? Whay aren’t they running our of gas? Why aren’t they into gouging like all the station owers in metro Atlanta? Maybe they have an competent and effective state government that is not laissez fare about everything but bass fishing.

By Dave

September 21, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

Let me see if I’ve got this right - Syd thinks this is the fault of the anti-gouging laws? Huh?? Yes - if only we would LET the oil companies and station owners screw us over then there’d be PLENTY of gas. Deregulation is working so well on Wall Street right now - lets apply it to the gas shortage. Great idea…..NOT!

I live in Tucker - I haven’t had a problem finding gas, but some stations are out of plus and premium grades.

By tx girl

September 21, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

WE HAVE PLENTY OF GAS OUT HERE IN TEXAS, THE GAS PRICE IS AROUND $3.50. I DON’T KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON, OUT IN CANTON,GA., WITH THE HIGH GAS PRICES, GAS SHORTAGE, AND LONG LINES. I TOLD MY DADDY,(HE LIVES IN CANTON) THE OTHER DAY, I JUST PULL UP TO THE PUMP, AND FILL UP WITH GAS (OUT HERE IN HASLET,TX). I SURE HOPE THEY GET, THIS MESS, STRAIGHTED OUT, BEFORE I COME BACK, TO VISIT AT THANKSGIVING. THINK ABOUT ALL THE POOR PEOPLE, WHO HAVE LONG COMUTES, TO WORK AND BACK. THIS IS NOT RIGHT!

By TLC

September 21, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Any gas in the Dallas, GA area? I haven’t found any.

By No gas?

September 21, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Nancy Peolsi has gas.

By granny

September 21, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

I ate pintos for supper last night and I’ve got gas. STOP PANICKING YOU IDIOTS

By No gas?

September 21, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Nancy Pelosi has gas, too.

By granny

September 21, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

I ate pintos for supper last night and I’ve got gas. STOP PANICKING YOU IDIOTS

By granny

September 21, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

I ate pintos for supper last night and I’ve got gas. STOP PANICKING YOU IDIOTS

By granny

September 21, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

I ate pintos for supper last night and I’ve got gas. STOP PANICKING YOU IDIOTS

By granny

September 21, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

I ate pintos for supper last night and I’ve got gas. STOP PANICKING YOU IDIOTS

By no gas in Buckhead

September 21, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

I drove up and down Piedmont and Peachtree last night and found no stations with gas. Finally found some gas at a Shell station at the corner of 14th and Spring, but it was doling out the gas in $10 increments. I bought $20, which was about a third of a tank. It’ll get me to work Monday and maybe Tuesday. After that I can’t go to work anymore this week unless the stations get some gas. What I don’t understand is why the media isn’t covering this as the major crisis that it is for the metro Atlanta area? When will there be more gas? Will there be gas by Tuesday? Do the cabs have gas? Are they running? I need the media to ask these questions and tell me the answers. I actually sent a message to the ajc.com editors last night begging them for a story, and all they did was initiate this blog. What are the reporters doing? There can’t be a more important story today in Georgia. Did they fire all the reporters in the last downsizing?

By Jay

September 21, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

No friggen gas in Roswell. Rediculous. However, the guy behind the counter offered me a Slim Jim and a Slurpy while I wait for the next truck to arrive this afternoon. Why the hell is there not an article explaining WTF is going on from the AJC??? Nobody works on Sundays anymore??

By TV

September 21, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

You guys that are talking about not passing laws about price gouging are idiots. Do you really think that people just go fill up because they don’t need it? Most people do a lot of commuting to work!!! That takes a lot of gas! Be for real people!!! I would much rather have the $4 per gallon! And furthermore, gas should be cheaper than that! Don’t give the oil companies any more billion $$$$ profits!!!!!!!!

By Lee

September 21, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

About the time Ike was over Cuba, the news media was cranking up the “gas will hit $5/gal stories.” When Ike hit Texas and many of the refineries were placed on standby, the mob mentality took over and everyone ran out and filled up everything they had. The fact that some station owners jacked up their price by 50 cents overnight further fueled the panic.

Ever hear of a self-fulfilling prophesy?

I’ve talked to friends around the country and they pretty much report the same thing - gas ticked up 10-15 cents per gallon, but no one is running out.

I was on a business trip last week down in the Pensacola/Mobile area. Plenty of gas around $3.69. I noticed it was about $3.79 - 3.89 as I was returning through Alabama. Hit GA and saw gas at $4.29.

Methinks someone is playing games with us.

After this past year, I think you could make a valid case about regulating the petroleum industry much the same way we regulate electricity. That statement goes against the Libertarian streak in me, but my wallet says screw ‘em.

{{{sigh}}}

By ecobblady

September 21, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

No gas on Johnson Ferry, only two stations had it and there were long lines and was told that only one pump had gas. This is ridiculous. Where is the media when you need to know something important?

By bob L

September 21, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Sept 21 , 2008 Dallas , Ga I saw a station at Hwy 61 and Hiram Sudie Road was selling gas for $8.29 a Gallon.I drive a Honda Fit and did not need gas. This same Station was Gouging during Katrina. I will not nention the name of the station .Good Luck Folks.I looked around during my travels and did not see any other gas for sell.Can we elect another Bush. That should just about finish us off.

By sg

September 21, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

definite price gouging (sp?) going on. I had to pay $4.59 for premium yesterday. I had no choice since I was on empty. No gas anywhere downtown. Where the f* is the news coverage on this?

By jecorey in L.A

September 21, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

that is a shame that gas in L.A. is cheaper than the gas in Georgia. The gas here went from 3.49 to 3.60. i hate this city but at this moment it is cheaper to live here.

By Lew

September 21, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Syd has it exactly right. You liberal Obamaites who want the government to protect you from paying market prices are the reason why we have shortages. It’s all a herd mentality that is creating an artificial shortage. Don’t buy gas if you don’t need it and there will be plenty of gas available when you do need it. If it takes a higher price to convince you to wait, let the price go up. I need to go to Chattanooga tomorrow. If the stations here are charging too much, I’ll buy as much as I need, and then fill up when I get to TN. Gouging laws only assure that there will be shortages, not only in a crisis, but also when there is a perceived crisis such as this. If you liberals insist on forcing stations to charge what you think they should charge, don’t be surprised when all you can get at the station is a Slim Jim.

By Oh well...

September 21, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Gas in Chattanoga went from 3.55 to 3.90 in one day. They asked that we ration ourselves to 10 gallons which I did. We have no issue getting gas, you just have to pay the premium. It is now down to 3.89. Seems the decline is slow.

By MikeHunt

September 21, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

I found a station today that just got 3 backordered tankers in. They have Regular/Midgrade/Premium. Hardly any lines.

The price per gallon is 3.77/3.99/4.17.

I talked to the guy benind the counter and he said they will have supply all week because they have been on backorder previously and the owner was able to escalate his resupply through the regional VP of supply chain.

Good luck

By joe

September 21, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

QT ON ROSWELL RD. HAS GAS AND JUST HAD ANOTHER TANKER SHOW UP AT 3 PM. BUT LONG LINES ON ROSWELL RD. TO TRY TO GET IN..

By MB

September 21, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

I just bought gas at the Chevron at Webb Bridge and North Point Pkwy (Alpharetta). They have all 3 grades and no lines.

By Jenna

September 21, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

MikeHunt: Where it is?

By CC

September 21, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

Has anybody got a few gallons, I need to cut my grass.

By AeroNautica0909

September 21, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

So far from what I’ve read on here, the Northside of Atlanta has shortage problems. The Southside, especially Henry County, we had a temporary shortage but there isn’t any shortages now. Actually, the prices of gas is going down here…luckily for us.

By Nancy

September 21, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Let me assure all of you who believe the “conspiracy theory” that the gas companies are having just as much trouble getting product. The truth is, that 20% of American refining is down due to hurricanes Ike, and Gustav. The gas companies are paying as much as $4.25 per gal. at the rack. That is their cost before transporting the gas to the stations. Don’t get on someones else’s bandwagon until you know the facts.

By gaintex

September 21, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

As a native Atlantan now living in Texas, I am always amazed at how the media and drivers in Atlanta panic over gasoline. Since Hurricane Ike, the gas in the DFW area has only increased about 10 to 20 cents per gallon - no shortages, no lines, no panic. There are no stories in the media driving the public to panic about potential shortages, so of course, no one is trying to stockpile gasoline they don’t need. Just relax and the problem will resolve itself.

By SL

September 21, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Things ajc could tell us that might be pertinent:

-how far from Atlanta does the gas shortage stretch

-how long until gas distribution in Atlanta reaches it’s normal level

Seeing how this is an Atlanta specific issue, ajc should view themselves as the authority on this. Instead they load their home page up with links to AP articles (which can be read anywhere) or a link to gasbuddy.com

I’m going to remember this when my subscription expires

By You got to be kidding me

September 21, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Yeah, but what about those who drive fuel effiecient cars that are necessary for our business (and probably yours) ? $7 a gallon????? you know where we are gonna make up for that don’t you? Just like everything you buy at the grocery store it comes in vehicles powered by gasoline and the more it costs to get it there the more you will pay!!!!!!!!! WE ALL LOSE!!!!!!

By beki

September 21, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Yesterday morning around 10am I went to Racetrack ( here in Union City )and managed to find one pump that still had regular gas available. Later that day, after 3pm, that gas station was closed. So were Shell and Chevron. QuickTrip was still open but a lot of cars were lining up to fill up. I have stayed in all day today and can only wish I didn’t have to spend 5 days in a row of driving to work. It would be nice to call in “sick” for another day or two.

By Daytunaguy

September 21, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

Florida gas off 75 was plentiful and Pilot price is $3.69. And for the love of all that’s holy people……post ONE TIME and walk away. “THERE WILL BE A DELAY OF UP TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR COMMENT APPEARS.” Just Damn!

By Julie

September 21, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

There is gas at Buddy’s across from Manuel’s Tavern at the corner of Highland and North Ave in Poncey-Highland

By blah

September 21, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

i think the students should get out of school. this is this text will be boldedridiculous

By blah

September 21, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

i think the students should get out of school. this is this text will be boldedridiculous

By blah

September 21, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

i think the students should get out of school. this is this text will be boldedridiculous

By Gene

September 21, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

The BP Station in Geneva Alabama has plenty of gas. There is also a Large Warehouse for rent with rail if you want to move your Business and get out of the Atlanta area.

By JohnsCreek3

September 21, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

Why the hell is there not an article explaining what is going on from the AJC????????????? Superior news coverage, guys …

By grrr

September 21, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

i think the students should get out of school. this is ridiculous

By HM Roberts

September 21, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

Yesterday, I could not find gas anywhere off Cobb Pway. I drove down Nside and sat in line for 2o minutes at the only station open.

By Lia

September 21, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

Do your job, AJC, and do some reporting on this issue!

By texas gal

September 21, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this

this is a conspiracy… . the hurricane tore up galveston and some parts of houston but not the oil refinery’s. .it might’ve knocked some of them out of commission for a little while but they should be straight by now . .and yea i know there were power outages down near houston but they are full of B.S… .we as people need to wake up and realize what’s going on right up under our noses with our own government… everybody is out to make money. .GREEDY FOLK . .THE POWER OF THE MIGHTY DOLLAR!!!!

By The Captain

September 21, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

For all you, blaming people for making a “run” on stations for this trouble, you really need to start asking questions, and thinking, rather than just jumping to your preconceived conclusions. There is most defiantly a shortage of supply, not a rush on demand. After asking my local station op, and talking to others who did the same thing this week, it seem that shipments to the stations have not been kept this week. At least not a regular as before. Probably has to do with refinery shutdowns after Ike.

But that would probably be something that would be much easier for the AJC to find out, if they actually did the job of finding out, and reporting local news, rather than highlighting rich peoples homes, and spreading celebrity gossip on the front page of the website.

By Redbonedawg97

September 21, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

simply put…this is some BS!!!!!!!!!!!!Ajc staff has no gas to get to work either!

Go Dawgs! Redbonedawg

By Tim P

September 21, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this

Maybe, it isn’t a giant conspiracy and the gas shortage is actually caused by 90% of texas refineries being shut down. Legislatures have nothing to do with supply, stop relying on the government to fix everything.

You complain about prices being too high, and you complain about tanks empty. The reason prices are raised is to prevent the tanks from being completely emptied. There’s no gouging involved, its called economics.

By The Captain

September 21, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

From reading other forums it seems the same thing is happening in Nashville, and parts of Kentucky, but hey why am I doing the AJC’s job? They don’t pay me to waste a sunday beating their reports to a story…Latter.

By HM Roberts

September 21, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

I really miss riding GRTA. Since my car was stolen from a GRTA park and ride lot this summer, I’d rather spend more on gas then risk another theft.

By Nancy

September 21, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Oh ye of little brains!!!!! Gasoline is a comodity, bought and sold on the futures market just like sugar and wheat. It does not come free to the oil companies, and the gov. does not have anything to do with prices. When oil companies are profitable, it is because they have bought wisely.

By cy

September 21, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this

i finally found gas all the way up in top sandy springs… but i doubt that will be an option for long. this is crazy. i have trouble believing that we all at once are out of gas across atl. poor poor poor management of the people who control this.

By Doris

September 21, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

Please give us coverage of this. when will gas be back in plentiful supply in Northern metro area! AJC please do some reporting. And does idiot Perdue care?

By Amy Naddra

September 21, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

We live in Sugar Hill and drove to several gas stations before we found gas. Chevron on Hwy. 20 in Buford owner said he could only buy 4,000 gallons and may be out by tomorrow. Shell, Texaco are completely out in Sugar Hill. CITGO on Hwy. 20 is price gouging at $4.29 a gallon for regular unleaded.

By Vickie

September 21, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

Stores in Hiram and Dallas are also out of gas. Sam’s, Kroger, Racetrac, Texaco are all out of gas. I finally found gas at the QT in Dallas/Hwy 278 but could only get .84 of their reg. unleaded before the pump shut off. I paid $4.24 for the premium gas and the lines were long!!!

By Amy Naddra

September 21, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this

We live in Sugar Hill and drove to several gas stations before we found gas. Chevron on Hwy. 20 in Buford owner said he could only buy 4,000 gallons and may be out by tomorrow. Shell, Texaco are completely out in Sugar Hill. CITGO on Hwy. 20 is price gouging at $4.29 a gallon for regular unleaded.

By Amy Naddra

September 21, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this

We live in Sugar Hill and drove to several gas stations before we found gas. Chevron on Hwy. 20 in Buford owner said he could only buy 4,000 gallons and may be out by tomorrow. Shell, Texaco are completely out in Sugar Hill. CITGO on Hwy. 20 is price gouging at $4.29 a gallon for regular unleaded.

By CynthiaG

September 21, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

The Southside has a gas shortage as well. Newnan, Peachtree City, and Fayetteville have many gas stations without gas. Yesterday, I counted at least six stations that were without gas. The same ones were without gas today when I went by them as well. I did manage to find regular gas this morning at the Metro Petro station at the intersection of Highway 54 and Highway 34 selling for $4.19. I agree somewhat with this panic buying. An email was sent around school last Friday by one of my co-workers saying they heard gas was going to jump by $1.50 in one day. Fortunately, I had filled my tank before Ike even hit and did not fill the need to go top off my tank. I believe though that if this were solely panic-induced it would have happened much sooner than yesterday. It surely doesn’t explain why other parts of the country have plenty of gas, while people here are worried about having enough gas to get to work on Monday. Like another poster said, hurricanes have been hitting the coast for a long time now. Why does it seem like these “gas shortages” have only occurred since Hurricane Katrina? Hurricane Opal hit the Gulf of Mexico, but I remember no gas shortages. Attention, AJC. You dropped the ball on this story! People are searching for answers and all you could come up with was this blog? What sorry reporting!!

By Luis

September 21, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

Last night I drove to 16 gas stations looking for gas and finally found some. This is in the Alpharetta/John’S Creek/Roswell area. Started up on Old Milton and wound up @ the BP on Mansell Rd by Sam’s Club.. they had 85 gallons of premium left and according to the clerk there was no gas anywhere close by .. next spot was the QT off exit 6… I got my 5 gallons and will get me to and from work twice this week.

By jo lo

September 21, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this

AJC and 11 alive - Very dissapointed in you! How come there is NO coverage of this anywhere on what is going on? Why is there a shortage? How long will this last? I drove to 7 gas stations until the 8th only had a little premium left.

By gayle

September 21, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

Remember your anger and frustration when you vote in November.

“Drill baby drill” is not how you learn how to live in a time of diminishing resources. Put the drillers in office and you deserve what you get.

By A

September 21, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this

The AJC sucks. This is rediculous. Wow, I wish I could work for these tools - get a paycheck and never do a thing : )

By CynthiaG

September 21, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

Does idiot Perdue care? I doubt it. He’s probably still in Tempe, AZ this weekend. Oh of course, he’s probably on “official business” for the state of Georgia. I seem to remember a huge reaction from Perdue when he thought that the Dawgs football team had been slighted. He even wrote a letter to the AJC! The fact that average Georgians are having trouble getting gasoline that they NEED to get to work somehow escapes him.

I’ve heard the whole supply and demand explainations as well as get Econ 101 from every idiot that ever took the class. Government officials are public servants, supposedly elected BY the people. If addressing and advising the public about this shortage is NOT government’s business, then whose responsiblity is it? I want answers from someone. The governor of this state should be addressing the people of Gerogia, providing information, and calming fears and panic.

By tina

September 21, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this

people, way the freak up!!!! there is no gas shortage. but they would like us to think that so they can continue to keep the prices up. I am sitting my a$$ home and not going anywhere unless I have to. ditch your gas guzzling big a$$ SUVs because the gas companyies are about to tear yall a new one.

By LibertyCreek

September 21, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

There’s plenty of gas to be had in the Braselton/Hoschton/Oakwood area.

Shhh…don’t tell anyone though.

While you’re up here taking all of our gas, be sure to check out the Hoschton Scarecrows and spend some more of your money to stimulate our economy!

By LOLWUT

September 21, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

LoL @ AJC not being able to deliver Metro Atlanta News

Maybe no one’s in office on sundays but sports mofos ;[

on that note…. better hop on that marta

By sscar

September 21, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

No gas in Roswell, East Cobb They all sold out this afternoon. The RACE Track on 400- exit 14 had gas at 5:00 p.m.. We had to put Regular in our Premium burning car. Felt lucky to get it. We took along a 5 gallon gas can and filled it also. What is the REAL STORY behind this shortage?

By towo

September 21, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

This perceived “gas shortage” is a crock, orchestrated by the oil companies. Been there, done that a few years ago. Conspiracy theorist? No, just an average Joe who knows he is being bent over by the money grubbing oil distributors. One station in my area went up $1.25/ gallon overnite. When threatened with being reported tp the state, he immediately lowered his price by 65 cents/gallon. That was still an outrageous increase, but not as much as he first tried. One oil company representative said that the increase in prices was caused by the consumers buying the product. Let’s see, you have the product that I need so I buy it and that causes you, against your will, to raise prices???? BS!!!!!!

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

My name is Jim Tudor and I am president of the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores. I’ve been here 22 years. In the interest of trying to get you answsers, I’ll hang around this blog and assuming it stays up for a while, let’s try to answer. There is no question that we are playing “catch up” in trying to keep our stations supplied with gasoline. There is NO conspiracy by retailers. Why would we not want to have gasoline. If you don’t have gas, you are a competitive disadvantage against those who do, because the customer is not going to make two stops. So assuming this posts, let me know what questions you have and I’ll try to get you answers.

By Kim

September 21, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

I live in Roswell but was in Cumming this morning when I decided to go ahead and fill up. I had 1/4 tank and I drive a Kia Spectra so I get decent mpg. I went to about 7 different places until I found a gas station on Bethelview and Atlanta hwy that had gas. Funny thing is…My gas tank only holds 14 gallons and I manuall stopped the pump at 13. I had a quarter tank. There’s no way I could’ve needed 13 gallons. I’m suspicious that I got conned.

By Fumes

September 21, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

Out in Loganville.

Gov. says gas stations can’t gouge. Guess what, gasoline distributors are sending thier supplies to states that will allow the market to set the price.

Real simple—had you rather be able to buy all the gasoline you want for $5.00/ gallon or have the governor say it can’t be sold for more than $4.29/gallon—but you can’t find it?

Econ 101.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

While waiting for questions, a couple of facts:

The wholesale cost of gasoline went up between $1.01 and $1.53 per gallon last Thursday, based on who the retailer got their gas from. Everyone see’s a $1.00 or more spike and thinks it must be gouging. What you didn’t see what how much cost goes up.

Why do stations raise prices BEFORE they get the gas? This makes a lot of folks mad. Gas has always been priced based on replacement cost? Why? Because gasoline is basically paid for upfront. When someone finds out that they are going to pay $1.00 or more per gallon for their next delivery, they increase the price on the product they still have in order to come up with the cash to pay for the next delivery. A typical delivery is about 9,000 gallons. If moves from $3.00 to $4.00 per gallon their upfront cost increases from $36,000 to $45,000. Most retailers are independants and if they didn’t price for replacement costs, they would not be in business very long. Its all about cash flow.

Why are prices so different? This week there is been up to a 65 cents cost per gallon on what retailers are paying, again depending on whether a retailer has a contract or is buying on the “open” (ie “spot” market.

By Mike

September 21, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Jim are the big boys getting gas to their stations before the smaller stations?

By LB

September 21, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

I found no gas at the stations near my house around Douglasville and Winston today.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

Mike,

If you are referring to the “big boys” as the oil companies, well, don’t don’t operate stores in Georgia anymore. BP was the last to have company stores and they were sold last year. Everyone in GA flying a “big oil” sign is actually an independant retailer.

By R

September 21, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this

The real story is that OBAMA wants to rescue you in exchange for your vote…

By Scooter

September 21, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this

Hey Robert S. What Jay said was spot on. I started driving in 1986 and there have been plenty of Hurricanes between 1986 and Hurricane Katrina. Sure is funny how none of those seem to have ever made us suffer from huge increases in gas prices. It sure does seem that 9/11/01 has changed that entire situation. How that makes him a kook is beyond me. Do the laws of economics cease to exist in the rest of the country where there are no shortages on gas and the prices are well under what we have in Metro Atlanta? Are you arrogant enough to tell me that? Keep living in your little box of “reality” that you live in with your blinders on while watching Fox News and supporting the Neo-Con agenda. And not that I owe you an explanation but I am very conservative and have never voted anything but republican and would never vote for a Liberal Democrat…in case you were wondering.

By Scooter

September 21, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

Hey Robert S. What Jay said was spot on. I started driving in 1986 and there have been plenty of Hurricanes between 1986 and Hurricane Katrina. Sure is funny how none of those seem to have ever made us suffer from huge increases in gas prices. It sure does seem that 9/11/01 has changed that entire situation. How that makes him a kook is beyond me. Do the laws of economics cease to exist in the rest of the country where there are no shortages on gas and the prices are well under what we have in Metro Atlanta? Are you arrogant enough to tell me that? Keep living in your little box of “reality” that you live in with your blinders on while watching Fox News and supporting the Neo-Con agenda. And not that I owe you an explanation but I am very conservative and have never voted anything but republican and would never vote for a Liberal Democrat…in case you were wondering.

By LOL

September 21, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

There is plenty of gas in Atlanta.

God you people are idiots.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

There is a rather long delay in getting answers posted. You can email me at jtudor49@hotmail.com and I will also try to answer questions also.

Thanks,

Jim

By what is up with

September 21, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

OK..just got back from Fla. PC Beach has lots of gas. Bought at Shell ( not a quik flip or similar discount)for 3.67…so what is going on in ATL…are we being had in yet another way? Anyone have a theory

By dan

September 21, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

Maybe the local media should consider a gas forecast similar to the current weather forecast……….they could predict areas of availability and pricing.

Hey, what could it hurt? They’re wrong on the weather half the time anyway.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this

From what I am hearing, one of the “challenges” we are facing is with customers topping off. The distribution system does not have the capacity that everyone in Atlanta (or anywhere else)can drive around with a full tank. There is not enough fuel all of the stations in metro Atlanta to handle this. As long as this becomes such a top of mind issue with motorists, (the 4 gallon fillup problem) we are going to be in catch up mode.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

FL is not on the pipeline. They get their gas through the ports of Tampa, Miami and Jacksonville. So does Savannah. The pipeline “problem” is not a FL issue as it is in ATL and other parts north.

By Vinings Girl

September 21, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

Pilot on Atlanta Road at 285 in Cobb County has had gas since Friday night and is still pumping. Also, the Shell across the street @ 20 cents a gallon more than Pilot - no surprise they are not out.

By Nic

September 21, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

I dont know if theres any truth in this but it’s my understanding that many stations are either out of gas or only have Regular b/c the demand price per barrel is so high that it would cost us all over $5 per gallon to cover their cost. Naturally the ones that have Mid Grade & Premium but no Regular have so b/c everyone bought the Regular out. I also understand that this is the case in other states as well. Im from NC and their stations are running out & having the same issues. We Need To Pray!!!

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

Nic,

The pipeline cities being affected the most are Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, and Augusta. This is not a Atlanta only problem right now.

By Dave R

September 21, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this

My theory is that the government is hold back gas being supplied until the price goes to $6 a gallon. Then when ot starts to flow the tax money they make at $6 a gallon will pay off the bail out of Wall Street. I am convinced this is true… prove me wrong.

By Dave R

September 21, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this

My theory is that the government is holding back gas being supplied until the price goes to $6 a gallon. Then when ot starts to flow the tax money they make at $6 a gallon will pay off the bail out of Wall Street. I am convinced this is true… prove me wrong.

By Dave R

September 21, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this

My theory is that the government is holding back gas being supplied until the price goes to $6 a gallon. Then when ot starts to flow the tax money they make at $6 a gallon will pay off the bail out of Wall Street. I am convinced this is true… prove me wrong.

By TCH

September 21, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

Last night I went to visit my parents who live in Rockdale County. On my way out, my gas light came on - but, I thought I’ll get gas on my way back home. To my surprise and horror, I passed two stations at the corner of East Fairview and 155 that were both out. I then passed a station at 155 and Flat Shoals Pkwy that was out. Starting to panic because surely there were only fumes remaining, I turned onto Flat Shoals Pkwy. Two gas stations at Flat Shoals Pkwy and Flakes Mill were out. I started to reach into my purse to get my AAA card out, because it seemed that would be the only way I’d get gas. Finally, made it to QuikTrip at Columbia and Flat Shoals Pkwy — it was so packed, like Freaknik 1994! I turned in and waited in a line 3 cars deep. The driver in front of me had a car similar to mine, and yelled to me that the station only had regular (our cars burn premium), and she drove off. I had no choice but to get regular, so I only put $20 in…Unbelievable.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

Dave,

I can’t prove you wrong, however the cost of crude in areas other than the gulf has been coming down, so its going to be hard to get retail to $6 unless you get crude up to about $160 or more a barrell.

By Borat Obama

September 21, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

It’s apparent the oil companies aren’t running short on Vaseline.

By linda

September 21, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

This past Friday Dunwoody was out of gas completely, and the N.Druid Hills/Toco Hills/Briarcliff area is out of everything but regular. Lines of cars galore.

Would like to see something in the news about how long this is expected to continue, so we can prepare.

By brian MacCarthy

September 21, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

Dear Conspiracy nuts: 1: Galveston has a large number of refineries. Hurricanes (an invention of Dick Cheney) cause refineries to shut down. When the shut down they can’t make gas. 2: Do what any American is free to do : Go online an open stock trading account. Then look up symbols like BP, XOM, or CVX. Buy some shares. Whoopee!!! You now have invested in Oil!

By stevie wonder

September 21, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this

reap what you sow folks. you are the ones that have chosen to live 50 miles from where you work and drive suvs getting 12 miles per gallon-otherwise price and availability of fuel would not be an issue. you think because you are americans that you have a birthright to cheap fuel-well wake up because the world around you is changing and all your whining is not going to stop it.

By HS Sp Ed Teacher

September 21, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

There is gas below the ATL airport, but it is $4.29 gal. Sam’s Club had no gas last Wed; good thing I did not need any. Also, remember, we are still mandated to use “summer fuel” and it costs more to make. But in 3 days, gas went from $3.32 to $3.99 at Quik Trip. Half the price of gas is FEAR.

Each station gets a specific amount of gas per week. If they sell out before their scheduled delivery, they do without. All this panic buying is the cause.

By Fayette teacher

September 21, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this

I passed 12 stations last night before I found one with gas…and then had to sit in a long line. Today I saw five stations that were out of gas…I also want to know why I have not seen coverage of this on the news.

By AJC will only report on race related stories...

September 21, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this

this issue doesn’t involve race, hence no coverage.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

Fayette Teacher:

The more the media covers this, the more people get worried and start topping off their tanks, which is a big part of the current problem.

By Butler T. Reynolds

September 21, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this

I just want to thank Sonny Perdue for being such a self serving redneck demagogue. Those little bags over the pumps at almost all the stations around my house are not caused by fear, panic, or hurricanes.

No, these shortages are caused by good old price controls! Does Sonny think that price controls affect Georgia any differently than Cuba?

Perhaps Sonny (and AJC journalists) should check with some economists at UGA to see if they think that price controls are a good idea.

Sonny will do what serves Sonny best. That is unfortunate for the rest of us who have to hunt for our next tank of gas.

Governor, put this on your Sonny-do list: stop acting like a third world dictator and let the market do its job!!

By ann

September 21, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

Cumming has been running out since Friday and slowly most have sold out. I was waiting to fill up hoping the price would go down, but finally had to get gas on Friday night. Went to 3 stations before found one about 5 miles away and waited in line to pay $4.49 for premium. If I did not get it then, I would have run out. Since then, other neighbors told stories about how far they had to go and how they nearly ran out. No one I spoke to was filling up by choice, they had to. Obviously there is a problem with delivery but no one really knows the scope of it. Guess we will start seeing cars by the road out of gas unless this situation rights itself real soon. I think schools have their own gas.

By MikeHunt

September 21, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

Sorry about the earlier post where I neglected to name the station that had gas. I don’t want to cause a run on the station, so I will name it Thursday if the shortage continues.

By Looking for Gas

September 21, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this

No gas on Roswell Rd. in Atlanta from I-285 to Abernathy; drove over to Perimeter Mall area and found Exon across the from Mall still pumping, but big lines and very slow pumps; drove back to I-75 and West Paces Ferry where only regular was left at Shell, Amoco out entirely; filled balance of tank; drove on to Northside Drive at I-75 and Shell there was out of gas.

Clearly, shortages are widespread and market is disorderly with prices varying widely; supply has been disrupted by Ike and by concerns about futute supply.

The message is clear. We must conserve and recognize that there is a limit to fossil fuel, even if the shortage this time is entirely short-run.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

Butler,

I do not think that the State of Emergency declared by has affected supply this time around. In fact the state has taken a number of steps to help with supply, including:

1. Granting a waiver to allow non-Atlanta gas to be used in the market; (Dept of Ag)
2. Granting a waiver to allow gas delivery trucks to work longer hours. Many drivers are having to wait in line at the terminal to get their loads, which cuts down on the hours they can actually deliver. (Dept of Transportation)
3. Granting a waiver to allow tankers to carry heavier loads (more gas). (Dept of Transportation)

The only scenerio I can see where supply would be impacted would be if a retailer was “stuck” with a higher cost delivery that they could not raise prices on because of the State of Emergency. This is known as being “upside down”. In those cases, there could be product in the ground that the retailer could not afford to sell below cost. I have not heard of any of these situations.

By Change 2008

September 21, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

I have to go to work in the morning. The only problem is, there is no gas on my street and I am on E. What in the world am I gonna tell my boss???

VOTE PEOPLE. IT”S TIME FOR A CHANGE!!!!!!

By Truth

September 21, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this

No gas in Senoia ot Sharpsburg. I finally found some in Peachtree City…. had to wait 30 minutes and could only get premium. Thank God I traded in my F-150 for a Civic!

By West Cobb

September 21, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this

The Wal-Mart on Dallas Hwy. in Paulding has NO gas. Please post some comments telling where there is gas to be had. Please!!

By KAt

September 21, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this

I got 30 bucks worth yesterday at the QT on Buford Hwy. but they only had a couple pumps working and the line was long. I too wonder why the media is not covering this more?

By new to atlanta

September 21, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this

AJC you should be ashamed of yourself. Why not provide your readers with real reporting. unless you are trying to bury the story.

By Virginia

September 21, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this

Traveling in Ohio and there is no shortage here and the prices have fallen to $2.65 per gallon.

By michelle

September 21, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

my pregnant self had to jump out of my vehicle just before i was able to move ahead to a pump and to remind some stupid mexican (pretending to not understand) that he had to wait in line like the other 4 cars behind me!! another patron came to my defense and stood in the way of his truck so he couldn’t cut.

“oh but me mother is sick….” “i don’t care!! what the hell does that have to do with you cutting in front of me and everyone else waiting…the line is back there, so move your f’ing truck and get back there,” as i threw my arm behind me.

i was shaking. stupid jerk came perpendicular to the line and then swung around and tried to back into the pump that i was about to move forward up to.

this was off exit 16/400 at the citgo going east. after cruising south on 400 and stopping every where there was a station with no luck, thankfully this particular station had 4 pumps going and not too terrible of a line. i paid $65 for almost 16 gallons. this was saturday around dusk.

By JLH

September 21, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

You (AJC) are creating a run on gas by printing these stories. We will all have gas if we do not panic.

By Vern

September 21, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

Conservation works really well as long as it’s someone else that does it. Most people think they are owed everything and aren’t included in a plan to conserve. Speed limits, stop signs, HOV lane, gas conservation? Just look arpind and see who cares.

By towo

September 21, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

Hey Change, Be careful what you wish for…..if you think that abomination, excuse me, Obamanation, will be any better, you might want to start stockpiling gas now, because when your taxes start going up, you won’t be able to afford gas at any price. If you are buying that load of manure about change, you had better find a way to burn it in your tank. It won’t be any better, just a different “load” after the election. Tell your boss to chill until after “The Change”.

By jackyldo

September 21, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

Most stations in PTC and Fayetteville are out of gas as of this afternoon. Flash foods in Fayetteville has regular only @ $3.97 a gallon.

All Chevron and BP were out and said might not deliveries until tomorrow or Tuesday.

By Christy

September 21, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

There is no gas in Suwanee! This is crazy - tried Kroger, Chevron, BP, drove almost to Lawrenceville on L’ville Suwanee and still no gas. Finally found some at Wal-mart. We were trying to not be like all these panic people and top off, so of course when we need gas there is none. There was a bit of a line, but they did have gas. It was $3.94/gallon. Jeez, do I need to go buy milk and bread too?

By CynthiaG

September 21, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this

To Just the Facts:

I think people are already IN panic-mode due to the LACK of information that they are receiving about this situation. Informing the public about what exactly is causing this problem would sure help ease their mind. I haven’t panicked. I bought gas before Ike because I needed it then. I bought and found gas today at the second place I passed and paid almost 65 cents more than I did on the previous fill-up. I didn’t top off any this week. That doesn’t mean I’m not worried about what’s happening in our state.

Also, someone mentioned that suppliers are selling gasoline to states that don’t have anti-price-gouging laws. If that’s the case, then why aren’t gas prices higher in those states? Is there proof that anyone in the country is paying $6.00 per gallon yet? They aren’t, at least not according to some out-of -state people who posted on this blog.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

Cynthia:

ALL of the states in the Southeast enacted price gouging laws on Friday. Georgia was the last to do so at 7 PM, so I don’t know where suppliers are sending this fuel.

Georgia’s gas prices are higher than some of the other “pipeline” states (you can’t compare us to non pipeline states because they have not been impacted by the spike in wholesale prices from the gulf) because our total tax on gasoline is one of the highest in the southeast. Georgia is the only state in the southeast that charges sales tax (state and local) on gasoline. All the others charge a gasoline tax which is fixed. In GA, as the retail price goes up, so do the sales taxes charged, a double whammy for us all.

By ant banks

September 21, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

i am glad that this crisis is going on. alot of you idiots listened to limbaugh, hannity, and mccomb and got bush into office. this is what you get!! bush is an oil man. he is doing great for his constituents!!

you are just as much of an idiot if you think that mccain or obama will do anything differently.

neither if president can do anything without the approval of congress. so while you all are screaming for either or the country is going to hell in a hand basket.

thanks for nothing…IDIOTS!!!

THERE IS NOT A DIME WORTH OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS

By john

September 21, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this

I was in northern alabama friday night . Some stations had gas for 3.55 /gal. ithink we’re being ripped . slow down and keep your trips to a minimum

By JLH

September 21, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this

There is plenty of gas in Marietta.

By Jess

September 21, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

Hey you politician freeaks, the Gov & other elected Rep officials have NO EFFECT on petroleum shortages and prices. You people who refuse to do your homework and read about the oil situation (Peak Oil) are the very herd that ignores the request to pump 10 Gal max. You idjiots better get ready, because this is only the beginning of the oil crisis. Keep driving those Suburbans & huge Lexus to haul your kids to multiple events daily so you can have the most versatile spoiled brat on the block. You suburbanites are in for a huge reality check.

By Jess

September 21, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

Hey you politician freeaks, the Gov & other elected Rep officials have NO EFFECT on petroleum shortages and prices. You people who refuse to do your homework and read about the oil situation (Peak Oil) are the very herd that ignores the request to pump 10 Gal max. You idjiots better get ready, because this is only the beginning of the oil crisis. Keep driving those Suburbans & huge Lexus to haul your kids to multiple events daily so you can have the most versatile spoiled brat on the block. You suburbanites are in for a huge reality check.

By Atl Resident

September 21, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this

To granny,

Stop being a typical bitch and calling us idots. Yeah i bet you ate pintos and filled up on gas. I bet you too sorry though to get up with the rest of us and go to work in morning rush hour. So yeah, you too would be bitching on shortage of gas with rest of us.

By Danny G

September 21, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this

I was just in North Carolina. They pay their advalorom tax through their gas. They were over 20 cents cheaper per gallon. The gas companies are convinced that we are mindless idiots and they will charge us what ever they want until we can figure out a way to stop this rape of the middle class American.

By Linds

September 21, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

There are a few places w/ gas along I-20 in West GA.

For anyone else (esp. in the city), try away from the busy streets. South Atl neighborhood stations have gas; anything close to the highway is out.

I ride the train to work every day and otherwise drive a honda, so I’m not too worried right now.

By FinanceBuzz

September 21, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this

All you conspiracy theorists are just what politicians love - gullible people that can be duped by them. It shows taht the lack of economics education in this country is coming home to roost.

There was little storm last week - a hurricane as you may recall - that hit right smack in the vicinity of several oil refineries - facilities that produce gasoline. Now let’s put two and two together and stop getting five folks. Use some common sense…when you decrease supply (note hurricane and refinery above) and you do not decrease demand, not only do prices spike, but very possibly there will be shortages.

By ant banks

September 21, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this

i am glad that this crisis is going on. alot of you idiots listened to limbaugh, hannity, and mccomb and got bush into office. this is what you get!! bush is an oil man. he is doing great for his constituents!!

you are just as much of an idiot if you think that mccain or obama will do anything differently.

neither if president can do anything without the approval of congress. so while you all are screaming for either or the country is going to hell in a hand basket.

thanks for nothing…IDIOTS!!!

THERE IS NOT A DIME WORTH OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS

By Chip

September 21, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

No gas anywhere in Peachtree City except for gas called Super Fuel which cost $7.49 a gallon at the Pit Stop. Give me a break. You can buy gas in Dallas, TX, Tempe AZ, and anywhere in FLA. Purdue, what is going on in GA? Are you in touch with this state?

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

Peachtree City gets it’s gas from the pipeline, same as Nashville and the rest of the cities that are short of fuel.

Tempe AZ, Dallas, TX, and the entire state of FL are not on the pipeline.

By hcof

September 21, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

Just trying to be faithful going to church morning and evening services. started heading home looking for a gas station to no avail! no one had gas. dropped by the qt @306 to see if they had any i bet there over a 100 cars waiting to fill up. so heading toward dawsonville of coarse they had none. so now im having to use my lawn mower reserves to get by. Whats the deal when is something going to be done about this.

By Robert Kasper

September 21, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

Blame the wonderful folks in Congress. We have not built a new refinery in 30 years. Why? Congress. We have not drilled off-shore or in ANWR. Why? Congress. We have not mined oil shale in Utah, Colorado, etc. Why? Congress. No new nuclear plants. Why? Congress (by the way, France gets over 70% of their power from nuclear plants, we get about 10%. You can blame the economy on the high price of oil. We have done NOTHING to create a surplus of oil.

By Alan

September 21, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

Last night at halftime of the UGA game I went out for some gas, I was dead on empty. I went all the way down 92 to 575 from Trickum Rd. and struck out at all 7 stations I went to. had to return home for fear of running out. Sunday morning, I got up at 7AM (I have a 2 month old) and after the feeding I hoped in my wife’s car, who was also on empty to find gas. Went into Cobb around Lassiter HS. At the 5th station I went to, found some gas. Filled up wife’s car and the 2 gallon gas can to come back home and put in my truck so I could go back out and fill the truck up.

You think the energy crisis is bad now, wait until the next administration does nothing significant or logical about it and we will be crippled in 5-10 years. They must act now!!!! Really should have acted starting in the early 90’s, oh well.

By Hallie

September 21, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

It took me only 3 stations to find gas for my 58 mpg motorcycle. It made my day to see that the guy next to me with the blinged 50K Hummer could only afford 7 gallons in gas. See you down the road sucka…

By HM Roberts

September 21, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this

I really miss riding GRTA. Since my car was stolen from a GRTA park and ride lot this summer, I’d rather spend more on gas then risk another theft.

By Jack

September 21, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this

Filled up my truck at Shell off exit 13 on Ga 400 … then had to find another station to fill up my daughter’s car so she could return to school. Ended up at Citgo on Hwy 9 just north of Bethelview Road. Hated to give the money to Chavez, but needed the fuel.

By GlennC

September 21, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

Do you really think that this is going to have any effect on the future. If this isn’t a hint to plan for these types of situations i dont know what it will take. I have absolutely no faith in our politicians to make contingency plans for this same scenario in the future. Gas was finally going down and no look what happened. These sorry as heck gas companies make me want to go get my fat butt a bicycle!!!!!

By JP

September 21, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

What the Ever Loving F is wrong with this place? Is it the gas mixture, or fraidy-cat conservatives who just want to make sure its’ not THEM running out of gas??

Every time there’s a hurricane, Atlanta panics? What gives??

By eddie

September 21, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

Since when does the EPA ride over the people of Georgia and the government, Let in the higher sulfer gasoline to let everything catch up. that lower sulfer fuel type is harder to find. we could end this supply shortage by next week but thanks EPA!!!

By David Mathews

September 21, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

If you think that the gasoline problem is troublesome now ….

Imagine for a moment what America is going to look like after our nation becomes bankrupt & Insolvent. America consumes 25% of the world’s daily oil production and we import a majority of the oil which our nation consumes.

A bankrupt and insolvent country will not be able to consume oil at such a tremendous pace in the future. As the imports decline Americans are going to be out of gasoline and the automobile era will end.

How is Lake Lanier, Atlanta?

By dipchip

September 21, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

Just the facts reminds me of the lonely little petunia in the onion patch.

Besides the people that are telling you where the gas is and isn’t Just the facts is the only other person with any usefull info. I haven’t seen any one thank him for providing the facts.

BTW how does it feel to pay $4 for gas like nearly every one in the US has been paying all summer. Get use to it Next year it will be 5 and the next year 6.

Nearly every one west of the Mississipi is paying about 3.50 for gas. In Chicago it is well over 4 but then they are from Obama’s Neck Of The Woods. Go Figure.

My home passed thru the eye of Ike so I feel sorry for you folks like a mad dog. I haven’t had elect or water for ten days and I may not have any for ten more so having an empty gas tank really makes my heart ache. NOT And I am luckier than a million other folks in southeast Texas.

By GeezGuys

September 21, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

Robert, we could drill every spot available and never create a surplus, as long as we’re commuting from places like Kennesaw in SUV’s. Hysterical finger-pointing isn’t helping much either.

Hey, Jim, if you’re the real deal, thanks for stopping by. Sonny Perdue is too busy, except to declare an emergency and add to the panic, and the AJC can’t spare more than a blogger—who produced two sentences. Somebody needs to provide real information.

By MikeHunt

September 21, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

I will post the name/address/gps coordinates of the gas station that has a full supply on Wednesday instead of Thursday. It seems the gas drought is much worse than I thought.

Stay tuned. It should post no later than 11pm. Sorry. Work schedule.

By decaturflyer

September 21, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

I flew out to LA friday with a quarter tank in my car, I figured I would get gas today when I got back. I stopped at 5 stations and none had any gas (even the 93 octane that my car requires). What did you idiots do while I was gone for 2 days? A run on gas for no good reason? LA had plenty of gas, and it was only $3. 82 a gallon. How can gas be less expensive in California than in Georgia?

By Allison Sullivan

September 21, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

Same in Nashville where I almost didn’t get enough gas to get home. Had to hunt down the interstate and wait in line an hour to get any. Only giving 10 gallons per customer in Chattanooga. Plenty of cheap gas in Dalton and Calhoun. Refining capacity down 20% due to power outages still lingering in Texas. It’s like the bread and milk runs on ice storm forecasts. It’s always good to try to keep quarter tank minimum at all times so you can make it to where you need to and it’s better for your engine not to get all the junk in the bottom of a tank anyway.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this

Geez:

Thanks.

By MikeHunt

September 21, 2008 10:27 PM | Link to this

I have four 5 gallon cans of premium gas. The owner said no filling gas cans. However, that was after I finished pumping. Look towards Q4 for infrastructure improvements.

Those without gas, stay tuned and remain hopeful. We’ll get thru this together.

By JB

September 21, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this

My family and I just spent a week on the Gulf Coast of Alabama and Florida, where gas is usually higher in price and demand during these types of “emergencies”. There were no shortages and no reports of shortages. This is the kicker, the price was $0.50 cheaper!

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

Mike Hunt:

If you want to know why we are short fuel, look in the mirror. The system will stay short as long as everyone wants to store fuel.

JB:

Neither the gulf coast of AL or FL get their gas from the pipeline, hence no shortage

By JB

September 21, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

I just vacationed in AL and FL. No shortages or reports of shortages. The price was also $o.50 cheaper.

By Who Cares

September 21, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

Well, well, well. Welcome to the world that my father dealt with for years. He owned and operated a service station for several decades in Atlanta. He always hated dealing with the oil company’s management because they were nothing but crooks. Well, looks like nothing has changed much in the past 35 years, has it? What we have today is nothing more than corporate greed by the oil companies. These corporate criminals have once again stifled the American economy with their “shortage” tactics as they did in 1973. Trust me, when we had the “shortage” in ‘73, my father was told by the fuel dispatcher at the oil company’s distribution center that the reservoirs were full, but the oil company’s management wouldn’t allow for deliveries upon request. So, at that point, it was a matter of picking up the phone and calling an independent distributor who could deliver “all you want”. These oil companies have crippeled the economy once again and don’t think the politicials have one bit of concern for your well being. These same oil companies are making sure that our politicians get their needs filled by means of “kickbacks” and “buddy deals”. Sorry, but that’s the way it works in dealing with both of these crooks! So, deal with these shortages for the time being and somehow, through a miracle, the oil companies will be able to produce enough for our needs once again. Of course, at an elevated cost! (Politicians aren’t cheap, you know.) Oh yeah, buy the way, gas is in limited supply in northwest Cobb county. Guess I might have to stay home a couple of days this week, since no fuel’s available! I could ride my 65mpg motorcycle though! You know that if another cloud is spotted in the Gulf of Mexico, the oil companies will raise prices again in preparation of another “shortage”. Is the sky really falling, Chicken Little?

By JD

September 21, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

Did not see any gas today between North Point and Holcomb Bridge. I got tired of hugging the pump and bought a Prius in May (took 2 1/2 months to get exactly what I wanted for MSRP…) I know WHAT A SCAM but it sure feels good when I fill up (11 gallons)every 500 miles with regular gas and the silence is golden when it goes to battery at stop lights and 100 miles per gallon when I coast downhill.

By Just The Facts

September 21, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

Goodnight gas bloggers. If we can help out, email me at jtudor49@hotmail.com

Jim Tudor GACS

By LOL

September 21, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

There is PLENTY of gas. You stupid, cheap b******* just keep driving past the gas stations that are charging $4.20+ for regular.

I repeat: there is PLENTY of gas for sale in Atlanta.

By observer

September 21, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

1. The majority of the reporting done by the AJC nowadays is far inferior to the quality we should expect. Half the time they don’t even answer the basic Who, What, Where, When, Why and How questions that journalists are taught in Journalism 101. No big surprise that they would post this inept ‘article bomb’ with no regard or concern for how their ‘coverage’ of the situation might actually contribute to worsening it.

2. Stopped at Racetrac on 19/41 north of Griffin last Thursday(?) to find their pumps empty. Bought gas in Macon on Friday. Had to drive to Young Harris Saturday and stopped at Racetrac on Hwy 515 south of Ellijay to find their pumps empty. Stopped at Racetrac on Tara Blvd. in Jonesboro this morning to find their pumps empty. Found cheap ($3.97/gal) gas at the Murphy’s in front of Walmart on 19/41 in Lovejoy. They only had regular but that’s all I use anyway.

3. Don’t panic. Just wait until you have no more gas and can’t go to work. After about a day or two of business grinding to a halt, someone will finally address the issue and more gas will ‘magically’ appear.

4. And this is the most important: Think about how the situation will be in a few years when the supplies are really running out and demand that the government focus on alternative energy solutions. In the meantime, use your vote in the marketplace and buy products that minimize our consumption of oil. Vehicles with better gas mileage are only the start. Consider the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging that surrounds so much of what we buy. The automobile industry isn’t the only industry that needs to ‘green up’ the way they produce/do business, but until we pressure industry to do so, they’re not likely to.

By KayKay

September 21, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Ya know I have been doing a lot of thinking this last week. I personally have had trouble getting gas and now the stations are setting a limit as to what you can buy. Some stations are setting limits of 10 gallons at once.

It makes me think about the presidential election and the things to come for the American people. We are in trouble here and it will only get worse. Maybe this Atlanta/Georgia thing is a blessing, to show us the future if we dont elect someone who takes this serious. We need to do something to safeguard our future we really do.

After weighing in on this problem, I look at the two presidentials and ask myself what they have said about gas and future.

McCain says yes to drilling offshore and yes to other areas. Yes to nucular and wind and clean coal. Yes to funding research.

Obama says no do offshore drilling, no to nucular, no to drilling in Alaska and no to clean coal. He said to fix your tire pressure and get a tuneup? A windfall tax that will end up in our pockets because the gas companies wont take that one they will pass it on. What will it be 5 per gallon, 6 or 7. I cant afford this.

Im sorry, this is real and this will happen. I have to go with someone who is willing to do whats right for america. I have to change to McCain. Fighting this hard to keep my tank filled, im sorry but its just not going to do it watching the Cubans drill our gas and oil off the coast of Florida while we fill our tire pressure and pay more and more and more at the pump because Obama does not want to drill.

At this point I think OBama really is showing that he supports Iran and Iraq and the third world countries to contine to pay the price at the pump. Hes not in the third world countries hes here in America. I cant vote for him. Do what you all want but I am voting for McCain and America. Im tired of paying out the A for things we should not be paying for.

By KayKay

September 21, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Ya know I have been doing a lot of thinking this last week. I personally have had trouble getting gas and now the stations are setting a limit as to what you can buy. Some stations are setting limits of 10 gallons at once.

It makes me think about the presidential election and the things to come for the American people. We are in trouble here and it will only get worse. Maybe this Atlanta/Georgia thing is a blessing, to show us the future if we dont elect someone who takes this serious. We need to do something to safeguard our future we really do.

After weighing in on this problem, I look at the two presidentials and ask myself what they have said about gas and future.

McCain says yes to drilling offshore and yes to other areas. Yes to nucular and wind and clean coal. Yes to funding research.

Obama says no do offshore drilling, no to nucular, no to drilling in Alaska and no to clean coal. He said to fix your tire pressure and get a tuneup? A windfall tax that will end up in our pockets because the gas companies wont take that one they will pass it on. What will it be 5 per gallon, 6 or 7. I cant afford this.

Im sorry, this is real and this will happen. I have to go with someone who is willing to do whats right for america. I have to change to McCain. Fighting this hard to keep my tank filled, im sorry but its just not going to do it watching the Cubans drill our gas and oil off the coast of Florida while we fill our tire pressure and pay more and more and more at the pump because Obama does not want to drill.

At this point I think OBama really is showing that he supports Iran and Iraq and the third world countries to contine to pay the price at the pump. Hes not in the third world countries hes here in America. I cant vote for him. Do what you all want but I am voting for McCain and America. Im tired of paying out the A for things we should not be paying for.

By rlp-politcal

September 21, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

the “white mans” greed is running this country into the ground… and you sit around drinking your $5 coffee like nothing is happening.

Gas shortage… please !! I call it greed at its best !!

By CynthiaG

September 21, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

Thanks AJC for FINALLY publishing the article about the gas outages at many stations around the metro area. (YES, LOL there ARE some areas with very little or no gas avaliable!) At least the public has been informed of some of the possible causes of this problem in the metro Atlanta area. Hopefully, this situation will get back to normal in the next few days. Good night!

By Shocked

September 21, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this

We went to Orlando, FL last Sunday and unlike the usual-gas prices got lower once we were in Florida! And last night I filled up for 3.59 per gallon at a Shell on SR 535 in the Orlando area. Topped it off in south Ga for 3.89 today and then get back home and a lot of stations are out…strange. I did see a couple of Shell stations on Windy Hill Rd with regular (not mid or premium) for 3.99, though.

By LOL

September 21, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

KayKay,

You are clearly a person of limited intellect.

Voting for McCain is only going to make things worse.

LOL.

By dan

September 21, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

Gas Forecast for the Coming Week

Monday…Lows in the upper 3.90s…Highs in the upper 4.20s….20% chance of finding gas at your first stop

Tuesday…Lows in the upper 3.80s…Highs in the 4.teens…….30% chance of finding gas at your first stop

Wednesday…Similar to Tuesday

Thursday…Lows in the lower 3.60s….Highs in the upper 3.90s…50% chance of finding gas at your first stop

Friday…..What gas shortage? ~3.50 gal.

Extended forecast…….hurricane coming….starts this mess all over again…

By MeMe

September 21, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

Went to 4 stations-no gas, finally found some at the Chevron on Baker Rd. in Acworth. Had to pay $4.85, left went to store, drove by the same station and the price had dropped to $4.17. This was Friday. Goughing-oh yeah Maybe if everybody would just stay home for a day and not buy gas, things just might change.

By KayKay

September 21, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this

LOL, Thanks for the slam. That shows what kind of person you are. Look around you and see.

Obama - fill the tire pressure and get a tuneup. Windfall profit tax on big oil. No nucular, no clean coal and no research.

McCain - Drill now, build nucular, clean coal and research.

If I am stupid and limited in mind then I waisted my time getting my Economics degree and graduating head of my class. I really feel sorry for this country now that I have taken the time to see the difference.

Note: Kennedy was a great democrate. He was for lower taxes, lower tax on companies, free trade, economic balance and Americans seeing the American dream. I hate to tell you but Obama, Kerry, Pelosi, Ted Kenndey and the rest are not the democrats that Kennedy was. Regan even had the Kennedy policy. Better look into these Democrates and what they stand for.

As I see it your the real person of limited intellect. Your still unable to read and understand for yourself. To bad.

By GeezGuys

September 22, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this

Hey, KayKay, If you advocate using more nuclear energy, at least learn to spell the word. Or was that not covered in your impressive edumacashun?

Stop feeling sorry for the country. Feel sorry for your alma mater, if you’ve told anyone the name.

By Lance

September 22, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this

Update: As of 9/21 8PM there is no gas in Metro Atlanta. I drove to all the stations in Buckhead and there were no lines because none of them had any gas. Not one. I finally had to leave my car in a parking lot and ride Marta back home. No work for me tomorrow if they don’t have some gas. This is not a rumor, there was no station with gas. I drove until I was out.

By ant banks

September 22, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this

kaykay you are an idiot-idiot. people of your ilk are what is wrong with this country. neither candidate mccain nor obama can “fix” what is wrong with this country. quit listening to that crap that limbaugh and hannity are putting on you.

dems and repubs at the highest level have “blood” on their hands. they all played are part in what is going on with the stock market, housing, jobs going over seas, the war etc. and yo’ foolish behind think that mccain and palin saves the day.

wake dumbazz. their ain’t a dime worth of difference between dems/repubs. as long as they think that we are for one or the other they can keep pulling the wool over your eyes.

kaykay while you asking yourself question and answering them…answer this, did you know that neither dems nor republican congressmen pay into social security? they have their own plans, their own health care, etc.

u stupid mofo!!

By Scott Miner

September 22, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

West Forsyth west of Post Rd had gas as of yesterday afternoon. They had 93 octane for the price that most stations are selling regular

By NONIA

September 22, 2008 12:38 AM | Link to this

First the drought (which we are still under) threatning our water supply, now just the three southern states of Alabama, tennessee, and South Carolina are being affected by this shortage. My family are seriously contemplating moving to the East Caost or Midwest. I’ve spoken to relatives both on the East Coasr and Michigan and they are not experiencing any of this crap! Neither a drought nor gas shortage-why is it our Southern State officials always lagging behind, and looking out for it’s citizens. OUR STATE OFFICIALS WERE WARNED OF POSSIBLE GAS SHORTAGES AND HIGHER FUEL PRICES LONG BEFORE HURRICANE IKE STRUCK TEXAS!!!!!!!! GAS IN MICHIGAN IS 3.49 A GALLON!!!!!

By Matt the Brave

September 22, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this

The Smart Mart in Emerson, GA is selling Premium gas for $3.99/gal while other stations are selling$3.89 for regular. I’m guessing that gas companies are having too much fun eating off the fatted calf here in the ATL.

By NONIA

September 22, 2008 1:30 AM | Link to this

First the drought (which we are still under) threatning our water supply, now just the three southern states of Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina are being affected by this shortage. My family are seriously contemplating moving to the East Coast or Midwest. I’ve spoken to relatives both on the East Coast and Michigan and they are not experiencing any of this crap! Neither a drought nor gas shortage-why is it our Southern State officials are always lagging behind, asleep at the wheel and not looking out for it’s citizens. Govenor Perdue should have had the forsight to see that Georgia would be switching to the winter grade of fuel and eliminated the gas tax for starters to stave off the price increase and continue using the summer grade of fuel. Instead he allowed our state to switch to the winter grade of fuel knowing that the refineries could still be out of commision out in the Gulf due to hurricane IKE (the Gulf is were we get most of our gas from)-Furthermore he could have made contact sooner with other fuel vendors to supply Georgia from other parts of the country like Michigan and other states. OUR STATE OFFICIALS WERE WARNED OF A POSSIBLE GAS SHORTAGES AND HIGHER FUEL PRICES LONG BEFORE HURRICANE IKE STRUCK TEXAS!!!!!!!! GAS IN MICHIGAN IS 3.49 A GALLON!!!!!

By On fumes

September 22, 2008 2:49 AM | Link to this

3 out of 4 stations in Grayson out of gas as of 8:30 PM Sunday night.

By On fumes

September 22, 2008 2:51 AM | Link to this

3 out of 4 stations in Grayson out of gas as of 8:30 PM Sunday night.

By Mountain Man

September 22, 2008 3:47 AM | Link to this

The Human Factor is Unconscionable Like many, I rant and rave about the robber-baron oil companies, but what of the human factor?

True story, happened to me personally. Dropped by the local convenience store. They had no gas, I had half a tank. The young clerk was telling me she was working on her husband’s birthday and had been for two straight shifts and she had no gas in her personal car.

Then she went on to tell me she had missed her chemotherapy treatments the day before due to work and would miss treatment again because there was no gas for her car.

I found her some gas at a competitor’s and made sure they held a few gallons until she could get off work and cross the street eight hours later for HER gas!

Shame on those who line their pockets with blood soaked money!

By Buy a Prius - 50 mpg

September 22, 2008 3:56 AM | Link to this

Talked to family in San Antonio, plenty of gas there and it’s about 3.50/gallion.

By Beverly

September 22, 2008 6:27 AM | Link to this

No gas in the city limits of McDonough but I found some on 81 W. at the BP; my son said he found some headed toward Covington on 20 E., again out of the city limits. We have to work, have dr. appts, and church responsiblities or I wouldn’t have filled my tank.

By Jerry

September 22, 2008 6:39 AM | Link to this

We did it to ourselves didn’t we. We did a run on the pumps and got gas in our tanks. We even paid more for the gas than we should have. The anti-gouging laws weren’t very effective.

Now those people who weren’t observant enough to see what was happening are forced to work-at-home. :-)

I’m satisfied with doing without. I’ll just get on my bike (60 Mpg) and go to work. For those of you that have sherman tanks, well… All the money in the world won’t fill your 50 gal tank when there is no gas.

By M

September 22, 2008 6:41 AM | Link to this

I can live with the shortage; what I can’t stand is for a station to leave the prices on their sign and you drive in to find a small piece of paper on the pump saying they’re out. Thank-you to those Americans who are taking the price off the main sign so we aren’t pulling in on fumes only to find a pathetic piece of paper stating they’re all out.

By Nancy

September 22, 2008 6:45 AM | Link to this

I had no problem buying gas this morning in Woodstock. There is plenty of gas in my area. Only trouble is the price is higher. I paid $4.09 for regular.

By GaryM

September 22, 2008 7:04 AM | Link to this

It was kind of serendipity, I was coming home Sunday PM from a ‘cruis-in’(of all things) and stopped at a Shell station on the corner of Main and Lawrenceville Hwy in Tucker ($3.99 for 87 octane, the only grade offered). All the rest of the way home, every station I passed was out.

By GaryM

September 22, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

It was kind of serendipity, I was coming home Sunday PM from a ‘cruis-in’(of all things) and stopped at a Shell station on the corner of Main and Lawrenceville Hwy in Tucker ($3.99 for 87 octane, the only grade offered). All the rest of the way home, every station I passed was out.

By All Hogwash

September 22, 2008 7:06 AM | Link to this

Conspiracy Theories! Get real people. There is no conspiracy theory!

1. Auto manufacturers made the big gas guzzling SUVs because that is what the public demanded and bought.

2. Hurricane Ike knocked out a lot of refining capacity because oil companies built their refinieries on the Gulf Coast for ease of access by the big oil tankers.

By Mike In Woodstock

September 22, 2008 7:10 AM | Link to this

I’m just glad the AJC is here to help whip people up into a frenzy which creates a run at the pumps which leads to a greater shortage.

By George

September 22, 2008 7:11 AM | Link to this

THE PREVIOUS ARTICLE SAID “GAS STATIONS WERE ASKING THEIR PATRONS TO ONLY PUMP 10 GALLONS, BUT CUSTOMERS WERE FILLING UP”. THEY CAN PUT THE LIMITS ON THE SALES PUMP, THAT WAS A CROCK… LOOK OUT HERE COMES HIGHER PRICES AGAIN….

By Just The Facts

September 22, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this

Good morning:

This is Jim Tudor from the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores. I monitored this blog for part of the day yesterday in hopes of providing some info.

I can’t help with any conspiracy stories, but I’ll be watching this one today, assuming the AJC leaves it up, to try to deal with local questions.

By All Hogwash

September 22, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

*MikeHunt What kind of fool are you? You drive from Alpharetta to Columbus, fill up a behemoth V-12 and drive back home, only to arrive on an empty tank? The you say you are going to do it again tomorrow! I guess you like pounding your head against a brick wall too, because when you stop, it feels good? Sell your V-12 and buy a car that uses a reasonable amount of gas.

You are the reason that gas stations have no gas!

By Sharon

September 22, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this

As of last night at about 9:00 there was no gas to be found in the city of Fayetteville. I had to drive into Woolsey before I found one station with gas!

By Brad

September 22, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

No gas in Midtown. I work in Roswell and just had to call in. We need to build more refineries in non-hurricane areas!

By Jay

September 22, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

Hey Robert S:

Thanks for helping me understand man… I must be the “idiot”. But answer this question…..If my friends of the “environmentalist movement” will not allow any of the oil companies to build new refineries or drill in the so called undesired places and we have so many high paying experts analyzing the supply creating the forecast of how much supply we have based on the “outdated” refineries that will exist then why in the hell did the auto industry start creating these big SUV’s and other vehicles that get less gas mileage unless their in on the conspiracy? Certainly, they would have seen this coming right? You don’t think they hve experts researching the supply as well? Believe what you want but the Government is out to screw us Americans and the oil companies are paying them off (or maybe the other way around). And btw: I am a Republican and Voted Bush TWICE!!! But voting Bush was my mistake….My eyes are now open my friends. And NO….I will not be voting Obama or McCain. Keep the post coming….if any of you want to know the truth then start asking questions and demand answers….Until you do you may as well stay in bed and continuing sleeping.

By cruz

September 22, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

This is some BS, GAS IS OUT JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE. If you do find it the lines are ridiculous, you have to wait a min of 10-15 min sometimes an jour tio get gas, damn are we in Iraq, oh no we are in the USA i FORGOT WHO OUR pREZ IS w Bush……..did he not mess it up for everyone, republican or democrat we all still need gas!

By cruz

September 22, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

This is some BS, GAS IS OUT JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE. If you do find it the lines are ridiculous, you have to wait a min of 10-15 min sometimes an jour tio get gas, damn are we in Iraq, oh no we are in the USA i FORGOT WHO OUR pREZ IS w Bush……..did he not mess it up for everyone, republican or democrat we all still need gas!

By Crash

September 22, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Seriously, if people wouldn’t flip out and rush the gas stations there would probably be enough to get us through until the refineries open up again. Until then, there is gas off the cass white rd. exit in cartersville if you happen to be up that way.

By redtop

September 22, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

I Was in Knoxville Tenn. Yesterday all stations had gas . I seen it priced as low as $3.38 per gallon.

By cruz

September 22, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

I will give it away 3.95 a g off of cleveleand ave. xpress zone accros from Krystal’s…………..next on the news people getting robbed or even maybe killed for gas what have we come to……….Clinton was in the house this would not be happening maybe war but gas would still be $1.88 remember those good ol’ days

By Marie

September 22, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

I saw a QT with very long lines on Saturday, but apparently they still had gas. The next gas station I came to had no lines and all the pumps had gas. The gas was 9 cents more a gallon, but it was worth avoiding the insanity of parking my car in the grass (like many people) waiting for a pump to save less than $1.00.

Brookhaven, Doraville and Dunwoody have plenty of gas.

P.S. I only got gas because I NEEDED it. I’m not panicked at all. I just mad that we have to deal with this scam.

By Marie2

September 22, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

This is outrageous and a problem that has been created by federal regulations. Understand this the state of Georgia has gasoline, however, we are forbidden from using gas outside of metro Atlanta due to grade restrictions mandated by our federal government.

After hurricanes Katrina and Rita, President Bush signed an Executive Order putting the nation on one grade of gasoline so we did not see a shortage of gas supplies. However, because only 1 or 2 regions of the nation are being effected no such EO has been issued.

Instead of Sonny Perdue asking folks to call about STUPID PRICE GOUGING nonesense; he needs to ask Attorney General Baker to file a suit on the behalf of the citizens of GA against the federal court. The lawsuit should simply ask that STUPID federal regulations regarding gasoline grades be suspended after any natural or manmade disaster which would prevent gasoline from getting to all citizens within this state.

Contact the governor’s office and your US senators and tell them these silly grade restrictions need to be lifted during an emergency.

By Joann

September 22, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Just got back from Panama City Beach. There is gas pretty much everywhere and get this….$3.69 - $3.89 a gallon! What is the problem in Georgia?????? Gas prices dropped the minute we crossed over the Georgia line in to Alabama and then again in Florida. I am thinking I can no longer afford to live in metro Atlanta.

By Greg

September 22, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Sonny doesn’t care about the gas shortages you are suffering or the fact the a majority of the people in the state want to be able to buy alcohol on Sunday from convenience stores and grocery stores. He doesn’t listen to the people. He is a right wing bible banger playing to a small fanatical following who thinks they know what is best for everyone else. You guys get what you deserved for reelecting this bum.

By Jennifer

September 22, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Hey Joann-

That’s what I want to know. CNN and radio outlets have been saying there’s NO reason GA should be as high in price or running out. Reporters from TEXAS before Ike hit said there’s no reason for our southeastern region to have the issues we do. It’s price gouging and creating a fire storm where there shouldn’t be one. They’re getting over on us b/c they can..

By Linds

September 22, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

Yes, everyone, we know that TX, AL, FL, etc. all have plenty of gas and that it’s cheaper. It helps to read the previous comments before posting - just scroll up and read about who is on the pipeline, who isn’t, and what that means so we can all stop reading the same crap over and over again.

Isn’t this supposed to be about where to find gas, anyway? Along that line, there is gas south of Grant Park, if you’re not afraid to go get it!

By jwatl

September 22, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

How do you like limited refineries now???? We have centered so many of our refineries in the gulf coast states that when a storm shuts them down, we pay the price!! Additionally, we have not built a new refinery since 1976!! DO NOT BLAME THE OIL COMPANIES FOR THIS ONE, but BLAME OUR ELECTED MEMBERS OF CONGRESS! They treat refineries and gas production similarly to government guaranteed subprime loans!! Please remember them on November 4!!

By Cane

September 22, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Only in the South. People in the South love to spread rumors and people in the South are niave enough to act on them. Rumors caused the gas shortage and the spike in prices.

THese are the same people who were niave enough to vote for Bush, and they will be the same people niave enough to vote for a pig with lipstick and the ancient out of touch old man.

By edge770

September 22, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

I find the reporting atrocious, but then AJC has no reporters, just “bloggers” that have no infinite knowledge. In my case, I was down to 2 gallons, and between Marietta and Roswell, no gas was available Saturday. There is a bigger economic issue, (refineries, oil production), but logistics is more localized. Another sub par performance from the “do nothing congress”, impotent president and governor. No, I don’t see Obama doing any better. AJC you keep slipping in quality, you’ll only be a past tense in history.

By Pamela

September 22, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Conyers have a lot of gas.

By Just The Facts

September 22, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

About time to do some rumor control and asnwers regarding recent entries:

1. The GA Dept of Ag did lift the waiver that allows fuel from other parts of GA to come into Atlanta.
2. The Dept of Transportation has extended the hours that drivers can operate. This is critical because it allows more trips per day by the tankers.
3. DOT also increased weight limits for these tankers, allowing more fuel to be carried on each delivery.
4. There is nothing that state govt can do (as much as everyone would like them to) that will immediately put gas in the tanks of our stations.
5. Our stations are still seeing a tremendous problem with 4 gallon daily fillups.
6. Most of the rest of the state has recovered. There is plenty of gas in Savannah and from Dublin east. Macon is improving. Augusta still has problems.
7. A major challenge is simply logistics, the ability to fill the tanks quicker than the run on stations with gas.
8. Suppliers are still on allocation due to reduced supplies, with allocations running from 50 - 80 percent of “normal” supply, based on who you get your gas from. I am told that as more refineries that feed the pipeline are up this will improve.
9. There remains a large price inversion for retailers, depending on your supplier, meaning that gas DOES NOT cost the same for every station. You will continue to see differences until the inversion ends, which does not mean that the person with the highest price is gouging, he may simply have a much higher cost.
10. Last time there were 6000 complaints from customers to the state that they had been gouged. After 13 months of investigating these, the state issued less than 80 citations to those who had broke the law.

More questions?

By Dana

September 22, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

There is no gas shortage in Baton Rouge where Gustav hit, and the prices are not high. Why is Atlanta’s? Hmmm.

By CynthiaG

September 22, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

Cane,

This southern-born isn’t “Naive”. Geez, if you’re going to try to prove people’s ignorance and naivety, it would not be best to show yours in the process. If you think EITHER presidental candidate is going to be able to magically solve our country’s energy problem as soon as they are elected, then you sir are the naive one. I would beware of any candidate promising his blind followers hope and change, when he has not outlined exactly what changes he plans to make. Remember be careful what you wish for. You just might get it.

By The Prisoner

September 22, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

Panic-idiots have caused the shortage. Fanned by the media. Retarded lemmings sailing off a petrol cliff. Gas should go to $6 a gallon. Especially if it would cause more SUVs to be anchored & sold.

By bob2082

September 22, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

I live south of ATL and we have lots of gas. Every gas station has all grades and our reg. unleaded price is any where from $3.50-$3.80.

By Edward

September 22, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

It is amazing how the right-wing pundits can manufacture a complete lie and have so many people believe it and repeat it, all the while thinking it is the gospel truth. FACT: it isn’t the EPA nor the “tree huggers” or anyone else keeping the oil companies from building or operating more refineries. The oil companies mothballed over half of their refineries in order to increase their profits. Yes, it is the “supply and demand” principle, but it is being manipulated by greed. Create an artificial shortage by closing most of the refineries and you can then justify raising the prices and maximizing those profits.

And for further manipulation, why all this talk of drilling offshore and other areas when the oil companies haven’t even explored 70% of the leases they ALREADY HAVE in the USA? That’s right. They already have leases on huge areas of land and offshore that they have not even explored to see if they could yield anything. So all this lawmaker talk of passing bills for more offshore drilling is simply election year pandering to a gullible populace. Those bills will not result in any more drilling offshore because the oil companies don’t want it. They like things just the way they are: you paying out the a** and behaving like the good little sheeple you are.

By harold

September 22, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

considering the political climate for the last eight years only a fool would STILL, after EIGHT YEARS of this, not live close enough to work to use public transit or a bicycle or walk. SUFFER, MORONS!

By Kelley

September 22, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

It is absolutely insane. The minute a gas station near me gets gas, it’s gone. Waited in line at BP on Friday night for 40 minutes then was only able to get $15 worth. I don’t buy the BS either that this is from Ike. Not at all.

By Kelley

September 22, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

It is absolutely insane. The minute a gas station near me gets gas, it’s gone. Waited in line at BP on Friday night for 40 minutes then was only able to get $15 worth. I don’t buy the BS either that this is from Ike. Not at all.

By Dagny

September 22, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

For all complaining about how our gas prices are higher than the surrounding states, thank Mr. Purdue, as he drastically increased our gas taxes just a few years ago. The state may be behind the shortages, because the higher prices and panic driven buy-outs are replacing the lost property taxes from Clayton County.

By Sonny

September 22, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Sonny will pray for gasoline for us.

By LMN

September 22, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

The Shell gas station near Cumming Central High has a truck in this morning & the line is beginning to get long… Best.

By Observer of the truth

September 22, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

For all of you Obunists, please note: Clayton County in the early 90’s, nice county, hometown environment, low crime, decent school system. Clayton County in 2008, embarrassing to the entire state, huge foreclosure rates, markedly rising crime rates and no public school accreditation. If you think that high gas prices are going to be lowered, think again. The only thing that will be lowered will be our standards.

By Trish

September 22, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

I’d like to know how far south of Atlanta you are because I too am south of Atlanta and I am still seeing stations without gas an not price lower than $3.88

By Trish

September 22, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

I’d like to know how far south of Atlanta you are because I too am south of Atlanta and I am still seeing stations without gas and not price lower than $3.88

By Observer of the truth

September 22, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

For all of you Obunists, please note: Clayton County in the early 90’s, nice county, hometown environment, low crime, decent school system. Clayton County in 2008, embarrassing to the entire state, huge foreclosure rates, markedly rising crime rates and no public school accreditation. If you think that high gas prices are going to be lowered, think again. The only thing that will be lowered will be our standards.

By Ang4

September 22, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

I’ve been in Jacksonville Florida this weekend and they had nothing mentioned on their local news about them having a difficult time finding gas. All the stations we passed were fine. They even had lower prices of 20-30 cents! I don’t understan why it’s just us??????

By You heard it here first

September 22, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

fill my tank up saturday on lawrenceville sawanee rd saturday 362 gal and plenty of gas.

By Linds

September 22, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

It’s not just us. It’s those of us on the pipeline - which does not include FL. This has been answered a number of times already.

By Jerry

September 22, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

True, the knee-jerk reaction to fill-up and keep topped up has caused the problem…this time. What caused this knee-jerk reaction? Was it a learned reaction?

What of the poorly placed refineries? Was it wise to place the refineries where they can be affected by hurricanes? The fact that no new refinery has been built for some time (I heard it was 30 years), is also a problem. If one refinery goes off-line it’s a major issue. This shouldn’t be so. We have no diversity. You have to wonder if this wasn’t by design.

This is not merely an inconvenience but a matter of national and state security.

By jake

September 22, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Too many people in the world for the resources that we have. Way too many people in Atlanta. Maybe we should ration gas based on senority of living in GA.

By jake

September 22, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Too many people in the world for the resources that we have. Way too many people in Atlanta. Maybe we should ration gas based on senority of living in GA.

By jake

September 22, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Too many people in the world for the resources that we have. Way too many people in Atlanta. Maybe we should ration gas based on senority of living in GA.

By Will

September 22, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe the complaining here about high gas prices. Does no one understand basic economics? We need the prices to be much higher than they are. That is the only way to ensure that those who don’t actually need much gas will stop buying gas and causing these shortages. It is very simple people. We wouldn’t have a problem if gas was $5/gal.

By Parched

September 22, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Half the bureaucratic blame is attributed to so-called “cleaner burning fuel blends” mandated by the EPA for metro ATL due to alleged poor air quality. I wonder just how significant such blends are to total air quality. A minimal impact, I’ll bet. If these blends make a cost-effectice difference, then why are they not standard across the petroleum industry?

Funny how Atlanta’s air quality is good when there is a bit of a breeze. Perhaps Momma Nature controls our air “quality”. Specialty fuel blends for the mostly low-emission-rated vehicles crowding Atlanta’s highways today might just be another financial favor for those able to benefit such regulation.

Follow the money.

By born n raised in ga

September 22, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

The real reason we are low on fuel is because Ga is full of morons. The same kind of thing happens when there is a snow or ice threat people run out and buy up all the bread and milk.. Stupid bunch of idiots!

By Melissa

September 22, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I just got back from vacation, and was in several states which included, SC, NC, VA, WV. All these states had gas and the price ranged from 3.69 to 3.99. Most of the stations were limiting to 10 gallons, in SC. But all other states were doing okay with supply. SC had a few stations that the governor had already started to seek legal actions against for price hiking. When I got back to Ga, I didnt see a problem with no gas until I got closer to Atlanta. So I am not sure why everyone is panicking here and buying up gas, when no one else is in other states.

By born n raised in ga

September 22, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

The real reason we are low on fuel is because Ga is full of morons. The same kind of thing happens when there is a snow or ice threat people run out and buy up all the bread and milk.. Stupid bunch of idiots!

By PALIN FAN

September 22, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

WE NEED 2 DRIL 4 MORE DAM OIL THOSE DAM LIBERELS R SCREWIN WITH MY FREEDOM BUY NOT LETTIN US DRILL 4 OIL IN R ONE COUNTRY!

By Anon

September 22, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

In Alpharetta, I waited until Sunday to get gas — not realizing it would be yet ANOTHER shortage — I thought we were past the whole Gustav/Ike thing …. I drove up to Sam’s off of Mansell Rd — to my shock, they were out …went further up Mansell, passed a BP station that was also out …and tried to get into the Race Trac station — that was pretty much a mob scene. Lines, ppl angry …I thought: forget this, I’ll just go to the BP near my home on Haynes Bridge — they were also out. I waited until the middle of the night thinking: the last time this happened, they were refilled by 10pm. No luck — still empty this morning — as were all the previous stations.

I finally found a Shell Station on Mansell Rd at Mansell Crossing. My husband said the Shell on Holcomb Br. & Spalding also had gas, but there were long lines.

By Lauren

September 22, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

If we think this was a panic, wait until next time. Even after Katrina, we didn’t have shortages as widespread or long-lasting as this one. The only lesson we’ve really learned is to run out and fill up ASAP…because it could be a week (or longer???) before we can easily find gas again. Unfortunately, the ones who didn’t panic and fill up last week were in the worst shape this weekend when there still wasn’t gas to be found.

By Change America

September 22, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

We have had hurricanes for eons and this has not happened, why because until the election there is a free fall of taking the tax payers for a ride on every front. The amount of houses foreclosed is not that great that our entire financial house would fail, this is a give way of billions to a bunch of crooks, gas shortage does not exist and this was a puny hurricane compared to others and why would the higher grades sellout first? Because they have to give the illusion there are shortages. Lehman set aside 2.5 billion for bonuses and is selling to Barclays for only 1.5 billion, wake up people. The democrats are spineless wimps or are on the take as well.

By willw

September 22, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Florida’s panhandle this past weekend not only has plenty of gas the price is as low as $3.69 on my fill up prior to driving back to ATL. What we are looking at here is a Market Manipulation that, like our fine Financial Mkts no longer has real regulation because Republicans say it is BAD! I was speaking on Thursday with an Energy Consultant who told me that the new National Wholesale price of gas(w/crude oil @ a new low of $96/barrel) is $2.84/gal. Now it doesn’t take a mathmetician to realize that if you are buying refined oil(gas) @ $2.84/gal and selling it at $4.49 as I saw on my return to ATL - THAT IS GOUGING!

By You heard it here first

September 22, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

I hope gas goes to 15.00 dollars a gallon so maybe my wife will keep her ass at home and stop running the roads so mush in her suv.4.00 a gal ant gone stop her.

By Mike

September 22, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know if the situation is improving as the day wears on?

By You heard it here first

September 22, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

I hope gas goes to 15.00 dollars a gallon so maybe my wife will keep her ass at home and stop running the roads so mush in her suv.4.00 a gal ant gone stop her.

By Mike

September 22, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know if the situation is improving as the day wears on?

By Just The Facts

September 22, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Checking back in…

• Regarding the situation…It’s hard to tell because the number of stations with gas is a moving target because of the runs on product when they get gas. How many of those are of the 4 gallon variety is unknown. This isn’t helped by a constant reminding by the media. They have a job to do, but the average motorist is still playing it “safe” and wants to top off daily.

• Jacksonville, like Savannah, get’s its gas from barges that come into the port, rather than the pipeline. (Most of FL is supplied this way). There are no gas shortages (or panic) in Savannah or Jax. Much of southeast Georgia is also supplied by barge from either Savannah or Jacksonville. No panic there either.

• As for the 2.84 per gallon example. You have to compare the paper (NMEX) cost and the “wet” (where you get the gas) costs. Wholesale costs are beginning to come down as supply gets better. There is a big difference as to the cost of product coming from the gulf and the rest of the country. Retailers have much higher wholesale costs here, hence the higher retails. The “why” as to this difference is something that retailers don’t control. Stations are not operated by the oil companies. Retailers simply buy from them at what is today a much higher cost.

By My3Kids

September 22, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

GA requires special gas because of the air pollution. This is part of the reason gas prices are what they are and why gas is appartently short right now. Lets get corporations to clean up the air, lower requirements on gas, put genorators on the facilities in the Gulf so they can keep power (ok I know basically impossible) and take thigs a day at a time.

And it would be nice if there was gas in Woodstock/Acworth Area. I’m tried of wasting gas to find gas.

By Lauren

September 22, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

I filled up this morning at the Citgo on Concord in Smyrna for $3.99/gal. They had only unleaded.

By Andrew

September 22, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

There is no shortage. Its called panic, hysteria. WHen everyone runs out and buys up all the gas because they ‘think’ there is going to be a shortage, it actually brings the shortage on. They are increasing demand and decreasing supply at the same time. If these morons had paid attention to 8th grade economics they would know that that drives the price up. When Ike hit TX gas went up maybe 10 cents. Here it went up over a dollar in most places, some even more than that. That or some extreme gouging. Notice that this is only going on in the south where people clean out the grocery store when a half inch of snow is forecasted.

GA needs real leadership, something Sonny, Saxby, Bush and Co. can’t give. Its ok though, as long as we can keep gays from marrying I can pay 5, 6 dollars a gallon for gas. /sarcasm

By UVA

September 22, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Don’t believe the hype. I drove to Virginia two weekends in a row and there was cheap gas in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. The prices averaged between $3.29 and $3.59. and the supply was flowing free. I have been wondering what is the real reason Atlanta has been seeing these shortages and high prices and its not a gas shortage!!

By Mike Hunt

September 22, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

All,

I am monitoring the situaion closely. I check the local and national news websites at least every 6-8 hours. If I hear anything that will make anyone feel better, I will post at least by tomorrow 11pm.

We have to let the powers that be know that we are only giving them 8-10 days to resupply our areas.

If after 8-10 days, the supply chain is not replenished, we should all cheer each other up.

By EW`

September 22, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

Those who say this is a manufactured shortage are uninformed. Refineries in the Gulf began shutting down for hurricane GUSTAV. Before they could go back to work, IKE came and did even MORE damage. These guys were put two weeks behind on work and are working everyday, ALLDAY so that you can drive. The pipeline has recently been repaired and product is being refined as fast as possible. Things will be better by the end of the week. Relax and conserve this week. Don’t fill your tank. Be a team player for once and don’t blame THE MAN.

By Steve

September 22, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

This is not a conspiracy. It’s because people are idiots. There’s usually not a shortage because people buy gas fairly evenly throughout the week. When 80% of these people buy gas on the same day, it creates a shortage. When a shortage is created, prices go up. Honestly, the issue is about 25% hurricane and 75% idiocy. Of course, it’s easier to blame a far fetched conspiracy than your own foolishness

By Dawn

September 22, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

The Citgo at the corner of Floyd Road and Veterans Memorial in Mableton has 87, 89 and 93…

By Borat Obama

September 22, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

FYI - My family in the midwest (Missouri) are paying between $3.29 and $3.39 a gallon depending on grade.

By Michael

September 22, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

Almost all of Newnan, GA was dry all weekend. I actually called the AJC on Saturday asking why this wasn’t being reported. We have family in Beaumont, Texas that work at the refineries. Tankers are coming and going at will there - and gas in Beaumont is $3.35 gallon on average.

So why are we paying $4.19, if we can get it at all? With oil prices below $100 barrel, and the extremely limited affect of Hurricane Ike on the industry, something stinks here. Maybe we should send all these posts to the national media if our local media isn’t able to get us some answers.

By Lance

September 22, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Atlanta felt more of the shortage impact because they have to sell the low sulfur gas there because of the air quality and related EPA restrictions. Granted it was exacerbated by a gas run but there are other factors. Before you you jump in blindly calling people idiots perhaps you should check the facts first. Atlanta gets almost all of it’s gas by pipleine which was at 30% after the hurricane, it’s now up to 80%+ and it will be ok in a couple of days but running out, for any reason is a shortage.

By Jessie

September 22, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

This shortage situation sucks, yes, but those who want to keep complaining about the minimalist media coverage on it, think of it this way—- if the media was on this with intense coverage 24/7, what do you think would happen? MORE PANIC! Leading more people to drive to the nearest station with gas, top off their tanks, and thus contribute to this situation further.

There are a lot of factors contributing to this. Ike shutting down 20% of the nations refining capacity. Impaired transportation from the refineries that are working. Higher EPA sulfur standards for the metro areas due to congestion. Some dumb reporter the day before Ike hit making a public statement there might be a shortage, thus instilling panic. Stupid Southern panic traditions at their finest— what do we do when theres even the tiniest threat of a snowflake? Rush to Kroger and buy milk & bread, you can hardly find it for days after. Its the same principle, way too many around here overreacted last week and look what happened!

I topped off 4 gallons to make a full tank Thursday before Ike, not cause of panic of shortage, but because of the threat of a price increase— I’m a full time college student busting my ass to make ends meet at a paltry 10 bucks an hour (before taxes), I can’t afford $4-5 gas! Can’t telecommute, I work in a hospital emergency room— that’s never an option for us. I still somehow made my tiny tank last over a week before having to drive around to 7 different stations almost on fumes last night.

My point is there are a lot of factors contributing to this, but if you can work from home till this is fixed, do it (I’d do it if I could even if gas was in full supply!), and lobby to your area representatives to pester Perdue about negotiating a temporary lift in metro EPA fuel standards, that way it CAN be trucked in from other areas so those who NEED gas can get it!

Unnecessary panic from those who can go without gas is scary— food for thought, what happens if everybody continues to panic and those who truly NEED the gas can’t get it?—i.e. Police, Firetrucks, Ambulances!!!! Waiting in line for 45 minutes at the pump is gonna feel pretty stupid when you have a heart attack or are in a car accident & theres no gas for the ambulance to come get you.

By george

September 22, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

you say we have a gas shortage.why is the tank farm in powder springs have (24) tanks and they are full to the top. but we have to drive 10-15 MILES TO FIND GAS. I’m sorry but gas companys are gouging,my opioion.

By jean hildebrand

September 22, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

my son just went to get gas at Sam’s mart number 520 4597 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291. whatever you do, don’t buy gas here, they stole my son’s $40.00 he went in prepaid 40.00 and then went to pump, the pump didn’t work , they kept his money, said they had to take it up with the manager. this station is stealing your money do not use them . they kept his money and gas, this is outragous, something has to be done.

By amy

September 22, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

If people would stop acting like it’s a run on a bank, we wouldn’t be having shortages. Go about your business and quit hoarding — or those people filling up their tanks who never do - stop. This is ridiculous.

By chris

September 22, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Is anyone reporting why there is a gas shortage in GA? I spoke to a friend on, long Island, New York and there is no shortage there and gas is at $3.79 gal. GA is usually .20+- cheaper than NY. Anyone, Anyone?

By Chrissy

September 22, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

If I tell you where I found gas, won’t it be gone tomorrow? Citgo near Dunwoody Place and Roswell Road had gas, no line. The BP next store to it had lines and alomost no gas. Go figure?

By Savannah Travelers

September 22, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

To the Jacksonville Traveler. Just got back from Savannah and there was absolutely NO problems. Gas prices were $3.73 to mid $3.80’s and all stations had gas. Don’t worry and wait to fill up until South Georgia!!!!!!

By Allan

September 22, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

There are 2 problems here.

Yes part of this is contrived. If Gov. Sonny says he will go after price gouging They say, Uh Oh no gas.

2nd Gov Sonny will not step up and issue a tempororay hold on the EPA Low sulfer standards to allow gas in from surronding area’s

Way to take care of your people Sonny !

By Ted from Decatur

September 22, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

This gas shortage is scary. I am taking the rest of the day off of work (government job - so I’ll get paid full day regardless :) ) to find gas. I’m 3/4’s of a tank but I’m not going to take a chance of being out of gas in a week when we are completely tapped out in Atlanta.

Folks, it is only going to get worse. I would get gas as soon as possible because I am hearing that metro Atlanta will be completely dry of gas by late Wednesday and probably will be out for over a week. WOW!

By Jessie

September 22, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah, one more factor would definitely be the gas guzzling SUVs and such that people don’t need to have (most of the time) that burn through way more gas lining up at the pumps every chance they get during a shortage! Thanks for trying to conserve, jerks. Thanks for pushing the panic even further. Thanks for taking the last bit of gas from the pump when you’ve still got half a tank and I waited 15 minutes behind you on EMPTY.

(Yes, this happened to me last night after I went to 4 stations on almost fumes, number 5 was a huge SUV where the driver was on a cell phone and told whomever on the other end their unnecessary plight for gas. I got almost $2 in drops out of the pump before I had to go find another station. I drive a tiny Civic, I get great gas mileage but I have a tiny tank! And I made that last over a week.)

Again, thanks to the greedy gas guzzling b*tches.

By James

September 22, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

There has been hurricanes that have hit Texas and Louisiana the last 20 years and gas prices and availability havn’t been hit this hard. Heck, during the first Persian Gulf war in 91 when Saddam was burning the oil fields there wasn’t this much crap going on. I smell government bullsh!t.

By James

September 22, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

There has been hurricanes that have hit Texas and Louisiana the last 20 years and gas prices and availability havn’t been hit this hard. Heck, during the first Persian Gulf war in 91 when Saddam was burning the oil fields there wasn’t this much crap going on. I smell government bullsh!t.

By Chaz

September 22, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

All gas isn’t the same. Read deeper and you’ll see there’s no general shortage of gas, just the ‘boutique’ environmental blend the government says we have to run in Atlanta. The refineries turning out that particular blend went down, and that’s why we don’t have enough of it and the law won’t let stations sell anything else.

This ‘shortage’ has as much to do with government as it does with oil.

By fina

September 22, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

gas ran out in Winder (barrow co.) sunday….found a small old time gas station off a side road but price was over $4..had no choice but to get it, had to go to work monday in atl…anyways I am considering cutting my work week to 3 days because of the gas prices…

By Just The Facts

September 22, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

Rumor Control: Part 3

Ted From Decatur:

You must have a source so secret that nobody who is actually selling the gasoline knows about it. However if everyone follows your advice and tries to fill up it will become a self fullfilling prophecy.

By Punt Bama Punt

September 22, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Obomber is blaming whitey for this

By Rog

September 22, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Couldn’t read all the blogs but all you folks driving north on I-85…just pick an exit between Claremont & Pleasant Hill…plenty of gas. I live in Doraville and no shortage in sight; must be the tank farms are so close…just maybe. I agree 100% with an earlier blogger who suggested that we ALL contact our legislators from Sunny on down and give them a piece of your mind, since it seem they have lost theirs by not doing SOMETHING…lie to us…we’re use to it!!!

By willw

September 22, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

Let’s get the regulators back to work! The same folks who claim that Industry Regulation is Gov’t interference are the same folks who deregulated the banking/financial industry before the latest crash, the same folks who stripped the EPA of enforcement authority, turned the Dept of Interior into a playroom, made the Dept of Education into a student testing center… and are the same people who call a National Healthcare Plan socialism, but use OUR tax dollars to fund massive GOVT bailouts for their screwups!

These are the same people who tell us that the free markets are best to control prices but grant Subsidies & Corp tax breaks for US oil companies who sell OUR oil overseas and NET $Billion Dollar profits!

Enough!

Vote these Republicans out of office now before you lose THAT right!

By christina

September 22, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

I didn’t have time to read all the comments either… I live in Temple (I-20 W) and the two gas stations right off the interstate not only have gas, but our unleaded is $3.69 a gallon!

By Traci

September 22, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

I found that for some reason, Shell stations usually had gas. Just about every Shell we passed had it while others did not.

By Reign

September 22, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe, we, the American people are falling for this b/s. When the powers that be have an agenda or objective they’re trying to achieve, all they have to do is divide the American people with race crap and then begin gauging us in any way shape or form they choose. Certain ones of us always talk about being American and patriotic, well, how is taking advantage of the American people during our time of duress patriotic. People fleeing for their lives from the hurricanes were faced with prices being increased for hotel rooms, gas, etc. I’m so upset I don’t know what to do. Of course, I’m upset with our government but I’m more upset at the American people; our ignorance, our denial, and how easily we’re manipulated. When are we going to wake up and come together as a people, not a race or a culture or anything but people requiring the same access to health care, education, homes, jobs and everything else that sustains life. The world is looking at us and they must be shaking their heads in disgust at our ignorance. geez

By Sue

September 22, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Thogwumpy, or whatever the heck your name is if you had also taken Accounting 101 you would know that oil companies are priviledged to many, many tax benefits that boost those profits. Back to subject- my sister in southeast Louisiana says they have plenty of gas at $3.65/gallon.

By Sylvia

September 22, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

Its a damn shame that we as working class citizen have to endure this gas situtation. I bet Presdent Bush, Gov. Perdue and the big time men and woman on captial Hill, the mayor in the City of Atlanta, and the CEO of Dekalb county don’t have to worry about finding gas. Paying money for high gas prices, taxes, etc. but we are not getting cost of living raises in our pay check.

By Jennifer

September 22, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

For those of you who are Obama supporters, this is a great time to really think about voting for him. He has NO plan to get this GAS crises in order. All he can say is “check your tire preasure,… and if we have to pay $12..? I SAY both parties need to put their differences aside and really come up with a PLAN, OR ALL US AMERICANS will see worst then this!

By average citizen

September 22, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

I agree that people “panic filling” their pumps has made the shortages worse, but I have to get back and forth to work, and I don’t think my employer is going to be very understanding in a couple of days if I call in and say “I can’t work because I can’t find any gas”. I think many people are in the same situation. If concern about being able to get to work and draw a paycheck is panic, then call it what it is…but it is a real concern.

By willw

September 22, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this

Settle down everyone! Panic fuels gouging and gouging creates profits for profiteers…. don’t let these wholesalers and middlemen rake in even more money for the oil companies. The local gas stations make very little in profits on their gas… their margins are in goods & services but they HAVE to buy their gas from profiteers who see a demand and react to it.

Change your habits: telecommute, car pool, use mass transit and only use what you absolutely need!

AND Register to vote if you have not - and VOTE your pocket when you do!

By Allison Battista

September 22, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

I sat in line on Roswell Rd in Buckhead and got just a few gallons. Ten minutes later and that station had run out.

I’m perplexed as to why business leaders, Gov Perdue, and Mayor Franklin are not on the airwaves, encouraging folks who can to telecommute and leave some gas for those who are unable to. Some must drive to make their livings; others could stay home and log on to their companies’ networks to get work done. Please, people, don’t fill up if you don’t have to; telecommute, walk, deign to use MARTA, or wait a week to take care of non-urgent errands. It’d be uplifting to see Atlantans’ cooperative spirit instead of watching people line up and argue at the pumps.

By happy driver

September 22, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

Chevron station at Piedmont and Ponce had regular unleaded for $3.86 at 12:00 p.m. today.

By Dan

September 22, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

I drove around for over an hour on Saturday to finally find a gas station that had cars at the pumps. I raced in hoping to fill my truck up with the $3.98 per gallon of regular gas. Once I had my turn at a pump, I pulled up and got a horrible shock. The station was “claiming” to only have Premium at $4.69 per gallon. I certainly wasn’t going to fill up at those prices, so I put in just enough to get my by for a couple of days in hopes of finding more gas.

By DRW

September 22, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

The gasoline shortage seems to be very localized. Here on the Alabama Gulf Coast, prices have dropped to $3.539/gal for unleaded and there appears to be no shortage: no gas stations with lines, no pumps running dry and falling prices. I was considering a weekend trip to Atlanta but think I’ll wait a few weeks until things stabilize. Prices did spike about 35 cents a gallon with Hurricanes Gustav and Ike but the prices are now below where they were before Gustav hit Louisiana.

By Janice

September 22, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

i encountered a gas idiot on saturday at kroger on chapel hill road in douglasville. he was in a late model buick. pulled up, blocked me in, and went to pay cash, then opened his trunk and started to fill 10 5 gal cans and then his car’s gas tank. was that necessary????

By jc_atl

September 22, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

People! WTF is going on? I can’t find premium anywhere, and by tomorrow afternoon I will be coasting home on fumes. Why is Atlanta (or Georgia) the only area affected? Why are we paying $0.30 more than national average? Has our redneck governor made any statements yet or is he ignoring it since the mansion probably has its own fueling pumps?

By Janice

September 22, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

i encountered a gas idiot on saturday at kroger on chapel hill road in douglasville. he was in a late model buick. pulled up, blocked me in, and went to pay cash, then opened his trunk and started to fill 10 5 gal cans and then his car’s gas tank. was that necessary????

By Marilyn

September 22, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

We live in Paulding Co and usually only purchase Shell gasoline. On Tuesday (9/16) my husband tried to use his Shell card to purchase gas at 120 and Hwy 92, but the Shell station refused. They were only accepting cash and offering only $50 worth by cash. That really angered me, so I called Shell and reported them, not that I think that anything will be done, but how dare them not accept the card that they advertise on their sign and limit us to how much we can get. We ALWAYS fill up our tank when we get gas and ALWAYS use our Shell card. If anyone else is experiencing this problem, please report it. Also, anyone notice the % of ethanol being increased as gas becomes harder to find? I’m sick of being held hostage by greed!!!

By NH

September 22, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Haw is the gas looking in and around the Dawsonville area. I had an employee who called in this morning saying she only had fourth of a tank and there was no gas up her way. She says she probably won’t be able to come in at all this week.

By NH

September 22, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

How is the gas looking in and around the Dawsonville area. I had an employee who called in this morning saying she only had fourth of a tank and there was no gas up her way. She says she probably won’t be able to come in at all this week.

By NH

September 22, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

How is the gas looking in and around the Dawsonville area. I had an employee who called in this morning saying she only had fourth of a tank and there was no gas up her way. She says she probably won’t be able to come in at all this week.

By Swami Dave

September 22, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Folks, it is irrelevant what the prices in Alabama or Louisana or Rome or Waycross might be!

The situation is uniquely and completely caused by the insane gas-blending requirements put in place for air quality rules by the EPA. By mandating gas-blending initiatives by the gas companies, the government impedes the production capacity and normal economies of scale.

It results in EXACTLY the situation that we see right now - specific regions who have ample supply at “reasonable” prices with other regions with low (to no) supply at artificially high prices with government-mandated rules against equalizing (sharing) the supplies. This is a situation of “scarcity” created by government intervention.

Sonny Perdue (nor any of the State of Georgia officials) control this. If you want to assess blame, go to the federal government and their bureaucracy that kowtowed to the environmentalist wacko fringe and passed these market-constraining rules!

-Swami Dave

By Annie

September 22, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

I found gas on HWY 78 @ Quik Trip near Stone Mtn. No long lines or wait. Good luck!

By jc_atl

September 22, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

KayKay,

Thinking is clearly not one of your stronger abilities so stop. If you think offshore drilling or drilling in Alaska is going to have any impact whatsoever on fuel prices here in the US in the next decade, you have been misled, which is not surprising given the lemmings on the right’s chants of “drill, baby, drill”. You can drill all you want but it will never reduce our prices, and by the time that fuel enters the world market we will likely be paying $10/gallon making the roughly $0.02/gallon you save completely meaningless.

Neither president is going to solve our problems overnight but a vote for McCain is a vote for big oil - ask yourself why huge lobbyist for the oil industry (Randy Scheunemann) is a) running his campaign and b) slated to head-up his transition committee should the tragedy come to pass that he and the redneck from Alaska get elected.

You are deluded if you think McSame is going to change anything.

By Jerry

September 22, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Work-At-Home is looking better everyday. :-))

By Just The Facts

September 22, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Marilyn:

Most stations in the Atlanta area are using an ethanol blend up to 10%. They are not allowed to increase it above that. There has been no increase in ethanol content. Your car would not operate properly (unless it is a flex fuel vehicle) at levels above 10%.

Flex fuel vehicles can operate on E-85, which is a much higher ethanol blend. There are very few E-85 locations in Atlanta currently that offer this fuel.

By Mark

September 22, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Let’s start by denying illegal mexicans to purchase gas. Either show a green card, or a drivers license, or no gas for you!! Why sell gas to illegal aliens, and make the Americans suffer thru this?

By Matt

September 22, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

It’s odd that people are blaming oil companies’ greed for no gas. Because you just know BP, QT and Racetrac LOVE having their gas stations sit empty and unused for days at a time.

The Atlanta gasoline infrastructure was not meant to handle everyone getting gas at the same time whether they need it or not. Ike did cause a supply disruption, but stations could have still pumped if not for the panic. Barring another hurricane, everything will be back to normal within a week.

And I always scratch my head about people saying the oil companies being greedy and all about money. Can I assume then you get up early in the morning for work out of the goodness of your heart?

By BS

September 22, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

Ethanol in our gas is a joke. Got a check engine light problem on your vehicle? I bet it goes away when the ethanol leaves our gas supply this winter!

By Nicole

September 22, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

I found premium gas just now (1:45pm) at the QT on Chamblee Tucker and I-85. No long lines, took me 10 mins to drive in and fill up. They had all grades (at 1:45pm). Premium was $4.27

By BS

September 22, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

Ethanol in our gas is a joke. Got a check engine light problem on your vehicle? I bet it goes away when the ethanol leaves our gas supply this winter!

By nogas

September 22, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

There is no gas (this morning at 6am) at the Ingles gas station on HWY 29 in Lawrenceville.

I will continue the search after work.

By Sonja

September 22, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

You are not alone in this gas shortage mess in Atlanta Metro. Here in Asheville, NC gas is very scarce with people fighting when there is gas at a station.

By Sonja

September 22, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

You are not alone in this gas shortage mess in Atlanta Metro. Here in Asheville, NC gas is very scarce with people fighting when there is gas at a station.

By Earl

September 22, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Ha, I filled up my 5 50 gallon drums before Ike and my four cars because I knew the idiot lemming factor in Atlanta would cause problems. Living in South Forsyth I just counted 18 cars between I85 and GA9 on the side of the road (hwy 20) I am assuming out of gas. You get what you deserve, you live in the moment, debt ridden, commuter rats. For those geniuses touting there is no gas shortage, that is only partially true. The low sulfur content boutique gas required by the EPD for ATL is in short supply, high sulfur content gas is not. You might say, the oil companies are proving a point to the environmentalists hippies. Do your research, you’ll see there is more of a story here. But what do I know, I only trade commodities for a living. Surely blog posters will know much more.

By jake

September 22, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Too many people in Atlanta. Maybe gas should be sold on a senority basis. Based on how long you have lived in Atlanta.

By matt

September 22, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

The reason there is a dayum shortage is because we did have some shut downs of refineries because of ike. Well hell the media reports this and everyone rushes to the pumps and buys up all the gas at one time. If everyone would of just continued their normal buying habits, and tried to conserve a little then we would of been fine. Just like when the news mentions the word snow. You can’t find a dayum loaf of bread or gallon of milk in the whole city. some People are stuuuuuupid sometimes.

By Nicole

September 22, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

I found premium gas at QT on Chamblee Tucker Road at I-85 at 1:45 today. (across from Shell who had no premium)QT had all grades available then. Premium was 4.27.

By Kurt

September 22, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

I found gas in Cumming yesterday at the Shell, on the corner of Buford Dam and Shadburn Ferry

By SouthPeach

September 22, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

I was in Florida visiting relatives this weekend…..GAS everywhere AND it was anywhere from 3.69 to 3.79 a gallon!!!! No shortage anywhere…I came back up I75 into Georiga and had to refill…couldn’t find gas…and when I did, I paid 4.06 for it…what tha…..???????

By Kurt

September 22, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

I found gas in Cumming yesterday at the Shell, on the corner of Buford Dam and Shadburn Ferry

By John

September 22, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

I am working from home today(Alpharetta area). I went out between 11:30 and 1 to look for gas. There is NONE that I could find; I checked every station between Mansell Road/400/9 all the way up to HWY 20 and 9 in Forsyth. Who knows? Maybe tomorrow?

By Kurt

September 22, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

I found gas in Cumming yesterday at the Shell, on the corner of Buford Dam and Shadburn Ferry

By mrj

September 22, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

I drove up I-75 from ATL to Cincy on Thursday morning to help out with power issues from Ike. Cincy and every station between here and there has gas, and the people aren’t acting like every drop will be there last. Returning on Friday night was the same story. Gas plentiful and cheaper than ATL. The Big Problem is that we (ATL) have to burn cleaner gas than those areas do. Those cleaner supplies are slower in being replenished. Had to re-fuel my rental car yesterday morning before returning it and the only station that I could find had several cars at each pump waiting. How many of those folks actually NEEDED gas right then? Everyday more gas comes into the area. If everyone would quit topping off every time they see it available we would be fine. Supplies are coming back on-line and prices are dropping… except in ATL, which didn’t even get effected by Ike.

By Acey

September 22, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

No gas in Cumming or Alpharetta at 1pm today.

By mayretter local

September 22, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

In Marietta, Shell station at the corner of Chastain & Canton Rd. had reg for 3.99, and the Conoco just north of their at Hawkins Store Rd. & Canton Rd had reg for 3.99.

We’ll be back to normal in no time. Ease off the driving when possible.

EAPFP

By Karl

September 22, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Back in the ‘70’s when I was a kid and we had real gas shortages, I remember waiting in line for gas w/ my mom. Each station had 1 employee walking down the line checking fuel gauges. If you were on line and had more than 1/2 tank of fuel, they would tell you to leave and refuse to allow you to pump gas. The 1st few days had some arguments but pretty soon everyone got the message.

By kadie

September 22, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

We have gas in Lagrange!!

By Dan

September 22, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Hey Earl, since you ran out to fill up your 5 fifty gallon drums and your 4 cars, doesn’t that make you an “idiot lemming” also?

By BS

September 22, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

WHAT A MESS. Our government sucks. Thanks for the help. How is there not more publicity on this? Sonny have you put a gag order on the AJC? Thanks for nothing. Good luck all.

By TrunkMonkey

September 22, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

I’ve been taking 41 S. from Cedar Crest Rd to Kennesaw so I could save gas by reducing my speed from what’s required for safety on the I-75 autobahn. I’ve lasted a bit over a week on one tank, but now I’ve GOT to find gas!

Anywhere on 41-N from Barrett up to Third Army-Hwy 61 area?

By 2BFREE

September 22, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

jc_atl, Sorry you’re the one where thinking is not your strong suit. It would take less than 3 years to have more oil from Alaska (it only took 3 years to build the pipeline). Off shore drilling would take longer. but you and the reast of the non-thinking Libs miss the point. It doesn’t matter if we drop the price of fuel or not. The point is for this country, with an abundance of oil, to stop depending on our enemies to get our oil from. We want to stop terrorism (or at least some of us do), but yet we support sending billions of dollars a year to support their cause. And don’t think if we became a Socialist Country (anyone with half a brain compare Socialist countries to Obama’s plan, what little there is of it, and see if they can’t see the similiarities)that the world would become our friends. They would still shake our hand, take our money, then think of ways to kill us.

By PALIN FAN

September 22, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

IF THE LIBERILS LET US DRILL ALASKA WE COOD HAVE CHEEPER GAS THE LIBERILS WANT US 2 GO BROOKE JUST 2 SAVE A FEW STOOPID ANIMALS I PRAY 2 GOD MCCANE AND PALIN GET ELECTED

By Voldemort

September 22, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

By 2BFREE’s logic about drilling to stav-off our backing terrorist organizations, growing domestic coca leaf, opium and marijauna are the best way to bring about an end to international drug-thuggery and cross-border drug trades. Grow Here! Grow Now!

By Steve

September 22, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Do you people not read?

If we drill for more oil - guess what? It goes into the INTERNATIONAL MARKET.

Only TWO PERCENT of the Chinese now drive cars…and they all want a car. Think about what that is going to do to supply/demand the next decade or so. We CANNOT DRILL OUT OF THIS MESS.

The only way to solve this is to DIVE INTO ALERNATIVE ENERGY sources NOW. Fuel cells, hydrogen, whatever it takes. And produce the products LOCALLY.

WAKE UP you people!

By Pootair PaPhart

September 22, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

When I heered about dis yestiddy, I instructed my wifey to put on some butterbeens wif lotsa onions in dere. Today i walks up to my car bout every 2 minutes and pharts into the gas tank. you have to quickly put the cap back on so the gas don’t escape. Don’t be too fast tho, cause u might enjure yo wrecktum wif dat cap. What idiots we all are!!!!!

By Tigers03

September 22, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

I am absolutely not going to tell you guys that there is gas at Kroger and QT on Hwy 61 and 278 in Dallas. OOPS!

By Tigers03

September 22, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

I am absolutely not going to tell you guys that there is gas at Kroger and QT on Hwy 61 and 278 in Dallas. OOPS!

By runninglow

September 22, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

Not much Gas avail on Bells Ferry road in Woodstock area. Why is this not a bigger story? Is the AJC still in business?

By elohssa

September 22, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

If you think I am going to tell you where my secret filling station is with plenty of gas, you’re mistaken.

It’s in zip code 30324 and kind of tucked away. They have PLENTY of gas and no lines as of 3:15 today.

By David

September 22, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

No gas in Sandy Springs late afternoon? I drove up Roswell Rd from Fountain Oaks Kroger to Abernathy on Roswell Rd, no gas at any station?

By NONIA

September 22, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

First the drought (which we are still under) threatning our water supply, now just the three southern states of Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina are being affected by this shortage. My family are seriously contemplating moving to the East Coast or Midwest. I’ve spoken to relatives both on the East Coast and Michigan and they are not experiencing any of this crap! Neither a drought nor gas shortage-why is it our Southern State officials are always lagging behind, asleep at the wheel and not looking out for it’s citizens. Govenor Perdue should have had the forsight to see that Georgia would be switching to the winter grade of fuel and eliminated the gas tax for starters to stave off the price increase and continue using the summer grade of fuel. Instead he allowed our state to switch to the winter grade of fuel knowing that the refineries could still be out of commision out in the Gulf due to hurricane IKE (the Gulf is were we get most of our gas from)-Furthermore he could have made contact sooner with other fuel vendors to supply Georgia from other parts of the country like Michigan and other states. OUR STATE OFFICIALS WERE WARNED OF A POSSIBLE GAS SHORTAGES AND HIGHER FUEL PRICES LONG BEFORE HURRICANE IKE STRUCK TEXAS!!!!!!!! GAS IN MICHIGAN IS 3.49 A GALLON!!!!!

To add insult to injury, oil rallied on wall street today and the price per barrel of oil soared 23 dollars higher which is going to translate into above 4 bucks a gallon again, if and when we get gas flowing to the gas stations!!!! Our state officials here in Georgia seem clueless on how to conserve fuel and resolve our traffic problems-they can provide solutions to build more subdivisions and stores, but are yet slow to put Marta rail lines along the sides of all of our major highways. Then they turn around and increase the tax on fuel to over compensate for budget defecits-Something is very WRONG when gas is cheaper on the upper East Coast and Midwest than here! I remember in 1998 here in Georgia gas was only 71 cents a gallon!

By Will

September 22, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

There is “NO” Gas at any Gas Stations on GA 400N. Exit 6,7 and 8. There is 1 gas station heading east on Holcomb Brigde Rd. But the line is wrapped around the corner and I was afraid of giving out of gas so I just came home. AJC can do alot better on reporting this Tragedy. HELP PLEASE!

By Will

September 22, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

There is “NO” Gas at any Gas Stations on GA 400N. Exit 6,7 and 8. There is 1 gas station heading east on Holcomb Brigde Rd. But the line is wrapped around the corner and I was afraid of giving out of gas so I just came home. AJC can do alot better on reporting this Tragedy. HELP PLEASE!

By Will

September 22, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

There is “NO” Gas at any Gas Stations on GA 400N. Exit 6,7 and 8. There is 1 gas station heading east on Holcomb Brigde Rd. But the line is wrapped around the corner and I was afraid of giving out of gas so I just came home. AJC can do alot better on reporting this Tragedy. HELP PLEASE!

By 2BFREE

September 22, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

I can see the comparisons of oil to drugs since we can are addicted to oil. However, oil is legal and most the other drugs, except in medicine, is not. However, it could be argued that most of the marijuana consumed in the U.S. is home grown (I don’t know if this is fact or not, but there was even an article somewhere about how is grown in National and State parks).

I did leave one argument out earlier. Odds are it will cost more to extract the oil from our own reserves than it cost the Middle East. So the only argument I have to drill here, will corporations be willing to drill for oil if the Saudis lower the price cheaper than their cost? And will Americans be will to buy domestic oil at a higher cost if it came down to it? Of course, so called third world countries or countries that never had a large demand for oil are seeing their economy grow by leaps and bounds, so their demand may keep the cost at a higher level regardless of our newfound sources.

By Mark

September 22, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Plan ahead folks. I found gas after a couple of stops on Friday evening and then STAYED HOME all weekend… with a full tank of gas.

Don’t be so foolish as to think this won’t become a more and more common occurance as the world changes.

By Mass Transit

September 22, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!

By GovPerdue

September 22, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Why dont you Georgians quit complaining about the gas and get back to work.. You people heard of bike riding or walking? Half of Georgia could use some exercise anyways. Until everyone walks a mile by supper tonight, I will not let any gas trucks fill up at stations. I have instructed the ga state patrol to not let any more tankers into the state until UGA is ranked #1 again.

Yours Truly, Sonny “the guv”

By pawsum

September 22, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

My fellow Atlantans in the Doraville/Shallowford Road area in DeKalb County, gas is readily available! I just went to the Shell Station across from the Publix on Shallowford Rd. by I-85 and they had gas @ 4.09, and there were no lines. They imposed a $25 limit, but since I drive a small car, that almost filled my tank. The Shell station on the other side of I-85 had gas, too, as did the one on Buford Hwy next to PDK airport. The Chevron on Clairmont @ Dresden had gas, also, but I don’t think all pumps were working. For some reason many Shell stations seem to have plenty of gas, but I have only seen what is going on in this part of Dekalb County. Don’t panic! Gas is still available!

By unknown

September 22, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

THANKS TO YOUR PRESIDENT, FOR THOSE WHO VOTED FOR HIM!!!1 THATS WHAT YOU PEOPLE GET!!!

By kfuzz

September 22, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

The Shell station at I-285 & Lavista Rd had gas this afternoon. Wonder if Governor Perdue is having difficulty today filling up his Lincoln Towncar…

By 2BFREE

September 22, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

No one plan will work. Alternative fuel resources sound great, but even if they started 5 years ago (they did) it still will take another 10 to 15 years to have the infrastructure for most alternative resources. Honda, BMW, and Ford to name a few already have hydrogen vehicles (if you want to drive with a bomb onboard) but how many hydrogen refueling stations have you seen? Until a suitable battery can be invented, electric vehicles are worse than gas burning vehicles (unless you own a battery or electric plant, then you’ll get rich). Natural gas is a good option, however the fuel economy is worse and we just don’t have enough refill stations in play. Ethanol can be a lot cheaper and easier to make, as long as food supplies are left alone (kudzu and other non-eatible items make excellent sources).

But we don’t need to through all our eggs in one basket as they say. Drill while researching more alternative sources.

By Mike Hunt

September 22, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

All,

I have been closely monitoring the situation and just found out the situation is not as dire as first thought.

Here’s the deal. The tankers and pipelines that bring gas to the Southeast region should have sufficient supplies flowing by Oct 8th.

Because of timing, I can’t get into specifics. If you want firsthand information, I suggest calling a marketing rep and asking for the VP of supply chain distribution.

If that does not work, please post and I will try to free up 5 minutes or so to elaborate. Try on your own first. It will let them know you care and have resources.

Mike Hunt

By Swami Dave

September 22, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Short-term Stop these asinine “blended-fules” requirements that cause artifically scarcity every year as the refineries transition between seasonal blends & aircraft fuel / kerosene / fuel oil.

Long-term, open development of all domestic energy resources to support growing supplies as continued work is done in the arena of alternative resources & conservation.

In the same manner that we cannot “drill ourselves to energy independence”; we cannot “conserve & alternative” ourselves to that point either.

Anyone who does not realize that as the demands for energy resources increase (as they have and will), we will continue to use both the petroleum-based and alternative sources to the highest capacities.

Focusing on one solution to the exclusion of the other is about as asinine as designing roads (to be built in the future) based on current traffic patterns.

-Swami Dave

By DrillThis

September 22, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Drilling solves nothing. All you people who want drilling, please give it a break. You need to make changes in your lives.

You driving the sub-20/mpg SUV with less than 5 passengers — you are wasting gas and money.

You who drive alone everyday to work where there is a mass transit route that will get you there or not even attempting to carpool — you are doing the same.

Reduce demand, reduce excess where there is no real need, and free yourself of unnecessary dependency. It’s that simple.

By Livein Buford

September 22, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

This is all a ploy by the oil companies to make sure they can keep the prices driven up to put an extra 0 on that alrady huge profit margin they make!

By PM

September 22, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

you can bet that this is enriching Mr. Bush. Haliburton wasn’t enough. He wants more. He makes me sick and all the other corrupt people that have no God and only think of #1…

By Angela

September 22, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

CHEVRON in front of the Lakewood Amphitheatre has gas.

By Pet Roll

September 22, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

You cretins who whine & scream about “gouging” are losers. Poor-a$$ lewsers. Hope I can see the day when gas is $10 per gallon. Might keep a few loozers off my roads.

By Timon

September 22, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Now that the price of crude oil has had a record jump today,folks best get ready for the other shoe to drop.The gas we do get is about to go to even more outrageous heights.

By Obama WIll Save Us If We Will Let Him!!!

September 22, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

Barack Hussein Obama will save us!

Since Obama is a RAG HEAD just like the members of OPEC, they will do whatever he says and give us cheap gas forever. All we must do is give up a few of our rights we aren’t using anyway and help him rise to power and save us all from all the bad things in the world.

Save Us, Great Obama!! I give up my liberties to you, as I know you will deliver on your promise to give us so much more in return.

Ah, I cannot wait to wrap myself in the sweet, warm Blank of SECURITY you provide,Great Obama!!

By Bala

September 22, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

I called Gov. Purdue’s office and talked to a lady named Judy. She said they have received about 50 calls on the gas shortage. She said the issue is a specific gas “formula” needed for Metro Atlanta. She suggested I call local EPA. EPA needs to provide a waiver on Ethanol requirements. I tried to call local EPA but no one picked up the phone. I will try again tomorrow. I suggest we all call our local and national reps.

By Swami Dave

September 22, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

DrillThis:

See above (3:47 PM).

Again, it is asinine to offer pretense that alternatives & conservation alone will alleviate the issues of supply under which our markets are now constrained. Just as drilling alone is not the solution.

The solution is to address all available options for increasing supply and improving efficiencies. For the current localized challenges, end the blended fuel requirements that exacerbate the already-existing supply constraints.

-Swami Dave

By Mrs. C

September 22, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

I went to four gas stations BP on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, Kroger in Duluth, Texaco in Duluth and QT ON Old Peachtree Road all had no gas, I finally kept driving on Empty with my gas light was on and found GAS at QT off of Satellite Blvd. in Duluth for $3.97 a gallon they only have regular Unleaded That was all I needed. Thank Heaven !! :)

By KK

September 22, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Anybody know where I can find gas in DeKalb County? Around Downtown Decatur, Grant Park, East Atlanta or East Lake?

By AfraidOfYourOwnShadow

September 22, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

US 78 EAST of Killian Hill Rd - Lilburn/Snellville

Kroger (78 & Bethany Church) - OUT

Shell -(78 & Bethany Church) - OUT

Texaco (Killian Hill just off 78) - OUT

RaceTrac (78 @ Oakland Park Blvd) - Regular UNLEADED ONLY - about half the pumps closed - 3 or 4 car wait at remaining pumps. $3.97/gallon.

Citgo (78 @ Hewatt) - All pumps operating - 2 car wait per pump $4.19/gallon

BP (78 & Hewatt) - OUT

Have Fun!

By Rhett

September 22, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

I’ve been watching news coverage several times every day. One reporter stated there is a gas supply to Georgia from someplace other than Texas, BUT “they” have agreed not to release it here. Another reporter said it’s important for each of us to contact the EPA and voice our reasons for needing gas here in Atlanta/Georgia.

I agree with Syd (posted 11:11 AM). We do have to blame ourselves for panicking & overusing gas. I’ve been on a semi-strike since gas went up years ago. I only go where I absolutely need to go & skedule my trips/errands, I don’t rush & fill up at every threat of a shortage, I to spend a maximum of $50 regardless of the grade or price per gallon. I already told my manager if I start getting too low, I will be working from home. He didn’t seem favorable to it, but how am I supposed to get to work with NO gas…don’t even say MARTA cause it would take me 3 hours to make the 10 mile commute. The nearest vanpool is 5 miles from my house so that’s not a reasonable option either. I know some people don’t have these options since their jobs require they be there in person & the kids have busy skedules, etc., but people, if you can, limit your demand so the prices can go down.

Be sure to vote in the upcoming elections, guys.

By Lance

September 22, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

This is great. Better than theatre. I think I’m going to walk over to the local station with a chair and a cool beverage and watch humanity. Crashing dollar, unstable markets, trillion dollar bailouts of the rich banks, war with the poor fighting the poorer for the rich. People screaming for the government to do something while at the same time screaming about prices. The something they could easily do is let the market price the gas and use would go way down but that’s political suicide so they’ll never do that, instead they’ll pass the buck and blame the republicans / democrats / liberals / conservatives. Spaceballs had it right: Evil will always win because good is dumb.

By bbatlga

September 22, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

I love the comments blaming the consumer. Of course it is OUR fault. I guess it is my fault that my tank was empty and needed to be refilled. I am not panic prone, nor am I just topping off my tank. I need gas, and my car doesn’t run on air.

By wperrie

September 22, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

We will start getting gas now, since oil went up $25 a barrel.

By Rhett

September 22, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Question: of all the people complaining on this page, how many of you are advocates for what you believe in or voice your concerns to the appropriate agencies/authorities? How many of you plan to vote in the upcoming presidential election? I do believe in venting, but most people I meet only sit around and complain and expect things to change. That’s like me looking at myself in the mirror every day complaining about being overweight, but not exercising, eating better, or drinking enough water to cause a change. Make a difference.

PS I bet you can find gas in some of the poor neighborhoods. Why, because most those folks can’t afford $4 gallons. Worse part is they HAVE to show up for their jobs or they get fired (thank God for price controls). Can you imagine how stressed out they must be right now? Thank GOD my only concern is being able to find gas, but even if I don’t, I can work from home.

By wperrie

September 22, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

We will start getting gas now, since oil went up $25 a barrel.

By Air

September 22, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

For everyone that thinks it is only the population that is panicking, then answer me this. All of the states surrounding GA have gas. All of the states surrounding GA have gas at a cheaper price. If this is truly due to the population panicking, then how come it only affects GA? If we can’t get gas, then how come all of our neighbors can? If the gas stations that purchased gas for a set price, suddenly increase their gas prices due to high demand, aren’t they making a higher profit on the gas that they purchased for that set price? Supply has gone down from one location, but overall supply hasn’t really been an issue, so I am not buying that this is purely based on supply and demand.

By Air

September 22, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

For everyone that thinks it is only the population that is panicking, then answer me this. All of the states surrounding GA have gas. All of the states surrounding GA have gas at a cheaper price. If this is truly due to the population panicking, then how come it only affects GA? If we can’t get gas, then how come all of our neighbors can? If the gas stations that purchased gas for a set price, suddenly increase their gas prices due to high demand, aren’t they making a higher profit on the gas that they purchased for that set price? Supply has gone down from one location, but overall supply hasn’t really been an issue, so I am not buying that this is purely based on supply and demand.

By Dee

September 22, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

Earl wrote: Ha, I filled up my 5 50 gallon drums before Ike and my four cars because I knew the idiot lemming factor in Atlanta would cause problems

Earl, you ARE the problem.

By DJ

September 22, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

“By Air”, no the states around GA do not have gas. I saw NO gas at all last weekend in Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville,NC. Limited gas in Spartanburg, Greenville, SC. Logic tells me that gas will be least available in commute zones. So on weekends, check downtown stations (not around tourist zones). Look at stations near Marta or in walk-around neighborhoods. Am I smart or what? The CIA should hire me. Never mind that I’m an overweight grandmother.

By apricot

September 22, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

It’s supply and demand, rural Alabama and Georgia sells gas at $3.53 per gallon, but Atlanta and nashville are running out at $4.00.

By NRB

September 22, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

The problem, as usual is government regulation.

First of all, gas cannot be trucked in from other states because Georgia has excessively high environmental regulations regarding gas formulation. Gas that can be sold in our neighboring states, cannot be sold here, thus cannot be shipped in and used.

Second, the government also regulates how many hours gas tankers can drive for. We need these people working overtime to deliver fuel, but they cannot do it because they are regulated.

Think, people.

By Steve

September 22, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

Not to anger anyone. I was in Tallahassee, Fl yesterday (Sun) and all gas stations were open and gas was around $3.50. Go figure since they have a higher gas tax than Georgia. Good job Sonny.

By Jesus

September 22, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Oh, Father, all your most ill-informed children have gathered in one state, Georgia. I suggest we strike it from the Earth and start over.

By Dave

September 22, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

I drove from N.Y. to Douglasville over the weekend. I paid $3.32 in N.J. and $3.60 in Va.. The price in N.Y. was $3.79 and gas was available all over. I get here and gas is $4.09 today and a lot of stations are out. What’s wrong with this picture?

By Alec

September 22, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

It’s hard to decide who whines more between the French and the Americans.

Americans whine about $4 per gallon gas, while they pay less than most other countries in the civilized world. Get used to it, because it will only get more expensive as China and India become acclimated to that wasteful Western style of living we’ve created.

You’d be better off rethinking your infrastructure, but I fear it may be too late for that.

By AJ102

September 22, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

When Katrina all but wiped out New Orleans we were told 70% of our gas came from that area. Now we’re told 80% comes from Texas. After Katrina the pipeline was “damaged” and yet the shortage lasted two days. When Fay was coming, there was talk of using the Fed reserve gas. No panic, no increase. When Gustav and Ike both ended up in the Gulf, no talk of using the Fed reserve. If you use that, you can’t invent a shortage. After Ike, it was reported that things would be back to “normal” by mid-week. Mid-week has come and gone and now the excuses have started. It’s true that supply and demand is simple economics, but if the “supply” or shortage is “created” that destroys the entire concept. We only have those who control the supply and the supply pipeline to believe that there is a shortage. Using “pipeline states” as an excuse is pretty convenient and a great way to screw a huge market. This is going to be the reason every year anytime the wind blows or it rains, that the “pipeline is damaged.” They wore out the “attack on Nigerian oilfields” excuse. When oil went to almost $150 a barrel and the economy really started to unravel, suddenly the excuses quit and oil prices dropped. Now mother nature has given the greatest excuse. No new refineries; no contingency plan for natural disasters; no backup for power outages. This is the way the oil companies operate while having record profits? Maybe there’s a shortage - maybe not. We only have information from the oil companies, the government and the news media to believe. If you believe any of them, you probably also believe that the “Daily Show” is real news.

By TYLER FORSYTH

September 22, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

THIS IS CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!! GAS IN KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE IS 3.35 A GALLON AND ALL STATIONS HAVE GAS….. THAT’S RIGHT.. 3.35.. WHY THE HELL ARE WE PAYING 4.00 A GALLON AND ALL STATIONS ARE OUT…… SOMEONE NEEDS TO LOSE THEIR JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Mark

September 22, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

No gas from south of Cumming down Hwy. 9 all the way to Alpharetta. Passed 12 stations and nothing. Oh well, looks like I won’t be going to work this week.

By TYLER FORSYTH

September 22, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

THIS IS CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!! GAS IN KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE IS 3.35 A GALLON AND ALL STATIONS HAVE GAS….. THAT’S RIGHT.. 3.35.. WHY THE HELL ARE WE PAYING 4.00 A GALLON AND ALL STATIONS ARE OUT…… SOMEONE NEEDS TO LOSE THEIR JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Not Too Overly Concerned but...

September 22, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

Will the school systems shut down again to help conserve gas like they did a couple of years ago? Those buses sure do drink up a lot of fuel!

By Not Too Overly Concerned but...

September 22, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

Will the school systems shut down again to help conserve gas like they did a couple of years ago? Those buses sure do drink up a lot of fuel!

By Lisa

September 22, 2008 7:20 PM | Link to this

Just tell me where the gas IS, I don’t care where it isn’t!!!! at Hwy 29 & Pleasanthill Rd area.

By Chris

September 22, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

Wow - when I moved from Atlanta I was so happy to be out of that town because of how much it has changed…for the worse! But now I really feel for all you. Its really coming apart at the seams down there. I realize part of this is bad luck due to the hurricane, but you have to still attribute alot of it to poor city and state management. It would not surprise me if the next major American city to riot is Atlanta.

Good luck!

By Almost on E

September 22, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know where the gas is in College Park or Union City?

By Almost on E

September 22, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know where the gas is in College Park or Union City?

By Legal resident

September 22, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

If all you “amiegos” would get the hell out of here we would have gas. You have no drivers licence and insurance anyway and are here illegally….Go back to where you came from. Gwinnett county roads would be less clogged and safer.

By Holly

September 22, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

By now you’ve seen the map on CNN, the gas line from Tx. (who does that remind you of?) through the SE up to somewhere into NE, incl. Wash DC. The phone rang so I don’t know why. Maybe we should all call President Bush since it starts from TX. Remember this mess along with all the other messes from the last 8 yrs. when you vote in Nov.

By Laura

September 22, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

Well, I feel like I’m in some far away land…I needed gas tonite and stopped at 11 …yes count them…11 gas stations on the way home from Alpharetta to Canton and not ONE had gas. Well…wait I take that back…there was one station and I waited in line for one of the 2 pumps that still had gas and when I got to be 3rd in line they shut the pumps down. As I drove around Canton to 5 different stations…. I finally just went in and talked to the clerk who told me that there was not one gas station in Canton that had gas and they were hopeful to have some tomorrow but didn’t know when. I am on E…but we have a gallon for the lawnmower. So I’ll call around tomorrow and try nearby Woodstock or Holly Springs and see if I can find a place. So I actually had to call my boss to tell her I couldn’t come to work because I couldn’t find gas. I can honestly say I have NEVER found myself in a position where I couldn’t get gas to get to work!!!!! I feel like this is some stupid Candid Camera skit and I’m waiting for the host to come flying out at me so we can all laugh…. Just amazing…………….

By Alicia

September 22, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

Kroger has gas at Dallas Acworth hwy and Crossroads

By Alicia

September 22, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

Kroger has gas at Dallas Acworth hwy and Crossroads

By Alicia

September 22, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this

Kroger has gas at Dallas Acworth hwy and Crossroads

By Alicia

September 22, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this

Kroger has gas at Dallas Acworth hwy and Crossroads

By Alicia

September 22, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this

Kroger has gas at Dallas Acworth hwy and Crossroads

By Alicia

September 22, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

Kroger has gas at Dallas Acworth hwy and Crossroads

By Alicia

September 22, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

Kroger has gas at Dallas Acworth hwy and Crossroads

By MA

September 22, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

I was NOT panicking and NOT topping off… now I have NO chance at gas… Our state government SUCKS!!!!!!! Where is Sonny NOW!? What a LOSER for not taking this bull by the horns!!!!!

SINNY SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By MA

September 22, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

I was NOT panicking and NOT topping off… now I have NO chance at gas… Our state government SUCKS!!!!!!! Where is Sonny NOW!? What a LOSER for not taking this bull by the horns!!!!!

SINNY SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By J.M.

September 22, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this

This is ridiculous. Why do we have a shortage when no one else does? The supply was NOT seriously damaged from Ike - if this were the case, the gas shortage would be more widespread. I don’t know why there is a shortage, but I definitely believe that it has only gotten worse because people are panicking. IF YOU DON’T NEED GAS, DON’T GET IT. And if you do need some gas, why not get just enough to make it by until supply increases? Why is that so hard to understand?

By sonny sux

September 22, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

Instead of screaming at each other, why not scream at SonnY!?

404-6561776

By Lisa

September 22, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this

A little over an hour ago I asked if anyone knew of gasoline in the Hwy 29 & Pleasanthill Rd area. Since then just more complaining has appeared…and I went to find it myself. For anyone in this area…There IS gas at the Marathon Station at Burns Rd & Pleasanthill Rd. Regular only at 3.93 per gal. & they are expecting a truck within a few hours. And across the street from Marathon is a Shell station reg at 4.09 per gal. Good Luck.

By Lisa

September 22, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this

Now tell me, are there shrtages on locking gas caps?

By Ann

September 22, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

Gas station at corner of HWY 9 and Windward had gas and lines about 40 minutes ago.

By Lisa

September 22, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

And….That guy Mike Hunt….say your name quickly a few times…….start going by “Michael,” already!!!

By Dee

September 22, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

Instead of everyone burning fuel waiting in line to get or find gas. Park the car,get yourself two 5 gallon gas cans and form a line that way. we’ll all get the same amount and you’ll get to meet your neighbor while waiting. don’t forget, “Kids, wheres the red wagon?”

By sg

September 22, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

where is the leadership? politicians are f*ing worthless.
The AJC is running the same article as this morning.
Definitely not a major crisis but they need to come out and make a freakin’ statement. Maybe they have but I haven’t seen anything here on the AJC.

By Jack Mehoffer

September 22, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

Lisa

Have you thought that maybe, just maybe, Mike Hunt is not his real name???

By Bloody Mary

September 22, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this

My god folks…quit screaming and whining about gas. Just do like I did and move close to work so you can walk. Most of you could probably stand to lose 10-20 pounds. I don’t understand why people need gas? I walk everywhere and ride Marta. It’s very safe and convenient to my home. I’m just sick of the SUV gas guzzlers and people who try to live in Dahlonega and work in Atlanta.

By JBK

September 22, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this

KK: this afternoon the Shell in Avondale Estates had regular, but they were limiting what you got…I got $20 worth, which gives me half a tank in my Charger.

By feduptothenthdegree

September 22, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

Don’t worry y’all. Sonny put this problem on his “Sonny do list”. Everything will be all right. Go back to watching NASCAR and TMZ.. Wonder what Britney is up to now…

By SMISSY

September 22, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this

ANY GAS ON 515 FROM BLUE RIDGE TO ATLANTA

By gayle

September 22, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

Is this the quality of reporting that we can expect from the only newspaper in this city? Blogs? The story is not some soccer mom inconvenienced because she can’t fill up her Escalade, the story is how this happened, what is being done to fix it and when the citizens can expect some relief.

As inconvenient as this gas shortage is, it bares a much greater shortage of quality journalism in this city.

If you need some tips on how to follow a story, just let me know. Based on what I’ve seen here, you need LOTS of help!

By Mr. Palm Beach

September 22, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

Plenty of gas down here in Florida. Sounds like you all are getting jacked over by the wholesalers. If his happened in Fla., an investigation would start immediately, just as it did with Ike’s so called pice goughing here. Georgia is run by the big corporations.

By zamboni

September 22, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

Time for a riot! Take back your right to gas by force! By any means necessary!

By There is no Gas

September 22, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this

And it’s not because there has been a panic run as they are reporting.

First, people are driving much less than normal. See the state of Georgia’s tax receipts and you will see how true this is. They are selling millions of fewer gallons.

Now, there is no gas whatsoever. Much less than there was just seven days ago. It’s not that folds are making a run on gas stations. You do not make a run on gas stations for 10 days.

People better start planning ahead.

By ranger

September 22, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this

One reason why gas is so low in Atlanta, is that here we have to have a special gas becaus of all the cars on the road. So, we get a cleaner burning fuel than other parts of the country. The Gov. has to aprove to let a less cleaner fuel come into atlanta.

By Patricia Shannon

September 22, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this

I had no trouble getting gas yesterday. I didn’t even know about the supposed gas shortage here until I heard about it on the radio this morning.

By I Blame

September 22, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

Soccer Moms

The U.S. Military for making Hummers cool

Construction Workers

Chevy Duallys

Expeditions

Sequoias

Land Rovers

Excursion

4Runners

MDX

X5

X3

Should I go on???

All of you driving one of these are to blame not the government.

Do’h!!!

By Lulu

September 22, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

Not for publication: IS is present tense. Gone is past tense. Don’t mix your tenses in one sentence (or headline)… not even to be hip. I have a hard enough time listening to all the miswestern yokels and Northern transplants in rejection without having our local paper sound like yahoos.

By Linds

September 22, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

The BP on the corner of Boulevard and Ralph McGill had all 3 grades as of 9:45 pm Monday … didn’t see gas anywhere else around midtown/old 4th.

By gracie

September 22, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

You blame construction workers? What are you smoking?

By Thirdwheel

September 22, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

Hey I brought my 4Runner when times where good and gas was everywhere. I tried to trade it in but no one wants it. So don’t blame me I tried to get rid of it…… Georgia just sucks and I can’t wait to get the heck out of this state…. Sonny can do his own list if you know what I mean……

By Lynnie

September 22, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

Plenty of gas in Clayton County.

By Looking for gas - 400 exit 13

September 22, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

Looking for gas near GA400 - exit 13. I am on E and freaking out. Help.

By angry

September 22, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

Thank you to the lost sheep of Atlanta for topping off your 3/4 full tanks of gas today and for once again freaking out in the face of a non-issue. Go home and let the people who are on empty fill up so they can get to work tomorrow. Freaking morons.

By angry as hell

September 22, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

Thank you to the lost sheep of Atlanta for topping off your 3/4 full tanks of gas today and for once again freaking out in the face of a non-issue. Go home and let the people who are on empty fill up so they can get to work tomorrow. Freaking morons.

By Nicholas Irwin

September 22, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

Everybody, and I mean everybody, who is at over a quarter of a tank and is going to the gas station to top off is a complete moron! You are causing this problem! It’s not the gas companies. It’s not Hurricane Ike. It’s each and every one of you!

If you all weren’t such idiots, people who are actually running out of gas wouldn’t have any problems, the price would be going back down, and there wouldn’t be a noticeable shortage at all. Instead, because of you looney toons, gas stations all over town are running out at noon every day. If you mental midgets don’t stop, we’re gonna have a problem even when supply does get back to normal.

Read my lips: There will be gas in two days!!! You do not need to fill up now if you’re at half a tank!!! Why in the hell would you wait in line for an hour if you’re at half a tank, anyway??? Do you realize how retarded that is??? You are playing right into the gas companies’ hands.

If tomorrow, everybody who doesn’t absolutely need gas stays away, this problem will be fixed overnight! I kid you not, it will disappear…POOF! Problem solved! It will be like it never happened.

So tomorrow, if you don’t absolutely need gas (and I mean for use tomorrow), do not go to the freaking gas station! STOP BEING A BUNCH OF STUPID LEMMINGS!!!

By Lisa

September 22, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

Hey maybe someone could be of help to “Looking for gas” and let her know where to find some. Maybe “jerk” or “as*hole” could help. You know who you are. The guys that are still driving 80 miles an hour and then cut in front of “Looking for gas. Too bad that this was just a place to vent and not to HELP.

By Samatva

September 22, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this

I get 30mpg+ in the city, only commute 3-4days per week - 6 miles round trip, so only fill up every 3 weeks or so…

Law of supply and demand goes out the window when you have an oil man in the White House. If Georgians vote like they have recently, we’ll get McClone and his Miss Oil and Gas Comission sidekick…

We need someone in the White House who will put us ahead of big business….

By would buy the paper if...

September 22, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

To AJC Staff: Hope you are working on your story for tomorrow: Here’s the gas”

By George Bush

September 22, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

By George Bush

September 22, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

You know I have corn fields, too! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

By Jeri

September 22, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

I am from Dothan, Al area & was in Atlantic over weekend w/my family. Late Saturday afternoon I tried to find gas so we could drive home on Sunday. After driving around areas that were unfamiliar to me and my needle setting on “E”, I finally got smart and went to the computer. I used Live Search to locate gas stations and then started making phone calls. Nineteen phone calls later I finally located a Shell station that still had gas. This was truly reminiscent of the gas lines and rationing that I experienced in the ’70s. It was no fun then and no better now!

By Diane

September 22, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this

All of the stations between Howell Mill Road (75north) and Powers Ferry Road (285) were either out of gas or with lines of 20 cars or more as of 9:30 tonight (Monday). This is extremely frustrating but perhaps a good reason for us all to carpool when we can.

By julia

September 23, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this

I am going to Destin tonight I have a quarter of a tank(no I am not one of the morons) I am going down road that turns into camp cr pkwy. Anyone know where to get gas? thanks

By TF

September 23, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

Plenty of gas in SE Newton county headed towards Jackson and Monticello. This also includes the Covington area of SE Newton county.

By Jaylow

September 23, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this

I think that this is a conspiricy. Why does Atlanta have the most expensive gas? When I move here from Ohio, Atlanta had the cheapest gas around. Now we are out. I was in Pa. 2 weeks ago and the gas was $3.38 per gal while Atlanta’s gas was almost $5.00. What’s with that. And it’s not the Auto industry. Why haven’t our President put a freeze on the gas.

By julia

September 23, 2008 12:25 AM | Link to this

Any on thornton rd?

By Sherry

September 23, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

Got gas at the Shell station on Bells Ferry Rd. off 575 in Kennesaw & 2 hours later went back by & they were out. Man, this is stupid. Why not have Sonny offer incentives for businesses that give employees 1 day off (so they don’t have to use gas). People complain but yet people vote Marta down, yet they could be a great alternative to traffic & to your gas. If I run out of gas & can’t find it will my boss understand, no he’ll probably fire me so what to do? I got it, let’s all sit in gas lines & follow gas trucks around-that’s it! Geez, I’m a genius. (yes I’m being sarcastic)!

By LOL

September 23, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this

LOL.

Stop your whining folks.

There is plenty of gas in Atlanta.

By LOOOOOL

September 23, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this

We need a President who voluntarily spent several years in a Vietnamese prison.

Drill baby drill!

We need a President who will continue the successful policies of the Bush administration, one of the most popular and effective presidencies this country has ever seen.

Drill baby drill!

We need a Vice-President with a pregnant teenage daughter.

Drill baby drill!

It’s time for this country to have the oldest President in history in the White House.

Drill baby drill!

By Just The Facts

September 23, 2008 1:08 AM | Link to this

Gov Perdue has asked the US EPD for a waiver to allow higher sulfur fuel to be brought into the 45 counties around Atlanta. The decision by EPD could come as early as Tuesday (today). How much non-compliant fuel is available is unknown but this would be a positive step.

By Kelly

September 23, 2008 1:10 AM | Link to this

Murphy USA - Chastain Meadows Pkwy (off Barrett Pkwy) - has gas, all grades starting at $3.93/gallon. Save $0.03/gallon if you use a Walmart credit card or Walmart gift card

Chevron - Lake Acworth Dr./Glade Road - has gas, regular grade only, $4.19

RaceTrac - Glade Road - NO GAS

Home Depot - North Cobb Parkway/Acworth, regular grade only, $3.99

QT - North Cobb Parkway/Lake Acworth Dr., regular grade only, $3.99

BP - North Cobb Pkwy/Mars Hill Road/Acworth - NO GAS

By LOL

September 23, 2008 1:45 AM | Link to this

Just the Facts,

Thanks for your informative comments, however, there is plenty of gas in Atlanta.

It seems that the many idiots posting here don’t know how to look up gas station phone numbers online and don’t know how to make telephone calls anymore.

There is PLENTY of gas in Atlanta.

There is NO gas shortage.

By Drexel Gal

September 23, 2008 3:47 AM | Link to this

Many of you morons think this is part of some conspiracy on the part of “Big Oil”, and will use it as impetus to vote for B. Hussein Obama. No matter. he will lose Georgia anyway. I cast my vote on Monday, during the first day of early voting, for Sarah Palin and her running mate.

By C

September 23, 2008 4:05 AM | Link to this

I let my fingers do the walking through the yellow pages in Forsyth co. It took all of 6 minutes to find a place that had gasoline. Use your brain people.

By BAMBI

September 23, 2008 5:23 AM | Link to this

yES ,I HAD TROUBLE. THERE IS A SHELL STATION LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF WINDER HWY and patrick mill in barrow county. I beleive the pumps are rigged. the gage was spinning as normal. but the gas that was beibg dispenced, was coming out extemely slow and came out in short bursts of gas (squirts). Please be careful.

By Ride A Bike

September 23, 2008 6:38 AM | Link to this

Have you ever noticed how rich the Arab oil Sheiks are? Why are we paying for that stuff? We should all be much more frugal with our gas use to really take this country into an oil independent era. Why don’t we have 50mpg.

By Lynn

September 23, 2008 7:04 AM | Link to this

Pulled right into Kroger at Steve Reynolds this morning, no problems. Regular posted at $3.87, with Kroger’s 3 cent discount $3.84. I paid $4.14 for premium.

By sniff

September 23, 2008 7:11 AM | Link to this

everyone should just doo doo in their pants

By Mike Hunt

September 23, 2008 7:25 AM | Link to this

I am on my way to Macon to fill up my Yukon. I hope I can escape without paying too much. I am just above empty. If I play my cards right, I should make it back home with a 1/4 tank after filling up there. That gives me a few days cushion until the supply chain catches up with demand.

I am still monitoring the situation closely.

By Fed up

September 23, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this

11 stations within 4 miles of my house. Only 1 had gas and a 1 1/2 hour wait.

6 stations on my direct route to work with 4 additional requiring a slight adjustment of 1 mile additional. None had gas.

I won’t be able to get downtown tomorrow or the rest of the week. I’ll have less than 2 gallons in my tank and need to keep that for any emergency that may arise with my young children.

Policies and procedures need to be put in place for situations like this. Obviously the lessons of Katrina did not get learned. Those who ignore history are bound to repeat it!

Good Ole Boy politics in this country have got to stop. Be it Republican, Democrat, Independant or whoever.

They need to do what is right for the people and not their own wallet!

By Brett P

September 23, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this

Four gas stations within two miles of me in Dunwoody - all closed and have been for days. My car is running on fumes, so I guess I’ll be walking to the rail station and utilizing MARTA until supplies arrive.

By Scott Miner

September 23, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

As of last night there was no gas at stations on McFarland(west of 400)

By Joy

September 23, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

ok, here are the gas stations I just pased that have GAS this morning..

Shell~Holcomb Bridge Rd. GA/400N. QT~Hwy 92/Crossville * Trucker just came Shell~ HWY 92/Sandy Plains *Just got gas Bp~ Hwy 92/Woodstock ^ Received Gas this morning.

Keep in mind its 8:48am in I just got on to post this message good luck..I just waited 2 1/2 Hrs in line at the Shell on 92/Sandy Plain Line is wrapped around the corner and blocking alot of traffic so be cautious! Have a great Day!

By Jackson

September 23, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

I waited in line for 1 hour at the Kroger on Roswell Road. I couldn’t find any gas in Buckhead.

By Jimmy Jingles

September 23, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

Tried 386 different stations over the last 2 days…only 1 had gas.

By Your local officer

September 23, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

Now this is affecting your local police, too. Awesome. Soon we’ll be walking from call to call, so please be patient while waiting 3 hours for us. And we promise we’ll be in a good mood when we get there, too! Maybe we’ll hold signs saying where we need to get to, and catch a ride with someone!

By bobb

September 23, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Lots of cheap gas in Florida. No shortage there.

By Conne

September 23, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

Exxon on Trickum & 92 at Publix had gas this a.m. tanker truck came at 5am

By Rick

September 23, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

bobb: I think I might move to Florida somewhere. I’m about sick of Atlanta and it’s surrounding ‘burb idiots who panic over a snowflake and buy up all milk and bread and a minor interruption in fuel supply and panic and make a run on pumps. Top that off (no pun intended) with the fact that we have to have special gas because idiots love to drive in this city solo, and this metro city is going down.

By Diane

September 23, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

This morning there was gas in Dawsonville. The Kroger and BP had it for under $4.00 a gallon.

By Janis Fowler

September 23, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

I feel sorry for anyone that has to purchase gas from RaceTrack at exit 14 in Cumming. I turned them in for charging more than I got and they got busted! The local paper has reported that folks cars would not start after pumping their water so “good luck”! I will NEVER do business with that crook again.

I live in Dahlonega and work part time in Cumming area and just staying home till these crazy fools stop making the stations run out.

Thank you very much for causing gas to stay high with your pantic! and those of us that are sitting with 6 gals can’t find a station that has gas due to your greed.

Other than that, have a blessed day. J

By Janis Fowler

September 23, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

I feel sorry for anyone that has to purchase gas from RaceTrack at exit 14 in Cumming. I turned them in for charging more than I got and they got busted! The local paper has reported that folks cars would not start after pumping their water so “good luck”! I will NEVER do business with that crook again.

I live in Dahlonega and work part time in Cumming area and just staying home till these crazy fools stop making the stations run out.

Thank you very much for causing gas to stay high with your panic! and those of us that are sitting with 6 gals can’t find a station that has gas due to your greed.

Other than that, have a blessed day. J

By Just The Facts

September 23, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

As I stated before, Florida and much of the rest of the country is NOT on either the Colonial or Planatation pipelines. FL gets it gas through the ports of Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville. You cannot compare them to our situation. The 2 cities which are still playing catch up are Atlanta and Nashville, and to a lesser extent, Augusta and Macon. All are on the pipe. This morning pipeline distributors were getting anywhere from 50 to 80 percent of their “normal loads. This is expected to continue to increase. Assuming EPD approve’s GA’s request to bring non-compliant fuel into the market, this will also help, but won’t be a “tomorrow” fix, since this fuel is as far away as Mobile AL and Ohio.

Try to avoid needless trips and please don’t top off everyday. We are still getting a lot of 4-5 fill ups from the folks who park in the lines for an hour to get 4 gallons.

By Janis Fowler

September 23, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Thank you Nicholas Irwin (September 22, 2008 10:59 PM) for your comment and you are absolutely correct in everything you said.

Some of us sitting on empty and can’t find gas.

I am now trying to decide if I can aford to drive Wednesday night to work or have to wait til Friday morning….that means I have sat home since Sunday night after returning from work.

I am in the process of saleing my home and about to move to Florida and after living a lifetime here, I will be very happy to leave these prices.

Ya’ll have a blessed day. J

By Just The Facts

September 23, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

One additional comment:

First, I don’t work for the state, let that be known. Having said that, for everyone that is clammoring for more state action, it would be interesting to find out what specifically you would have wanted the state or federal govt to do right now that would alleviate the situation. Other than mandating that the hurricane not be allowed to strike petroleum producing areas. There are obviously significant differences of opinion on drilling, building more refineries, etc., but after Ike hit and much of our capacity went down, what would you want done that hasn’t been done? Many of the lessons learned from Katrina have been implemented. Last time there was no backup power along the pipeline so available fuel couldn’t be moved here. The pipeline companies all brought in additional portable power units and the down time was minimized.

Leaving the political sound bites out of the equation, what should be done when the next “big one” comes?

By Just a girl

September 23, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

I’m a stay at home mom of 4. I have nothing to do but sit here and watch you all point fingers at the Gov., acts of god, and each other. The Fact is, it’s EVERYONES fault. All parties are responsible for the position we are in now.

I feel very fortunate that I work from home and that my husband can work from home when he needs to.

As I watch my neighbors freak out because they can’t get “little Suzie” to Ballet, or “Johnny” to football practice, I feel a sense of relief about the fact that I chose not to dump off my kids in every extracurricular activity known to man. Our neighbors have always held a “ Holier than thou” attitude toward us because we drive used, older, and smaller vehicles. The fact is, we don’t live beyond our means. I come from a time when family time was the best time. I don’t waste money on video games, SUVs, ATVs, Boats, or anything else that is a totally useless attempt at purchased happiness.
Society has made personal wealth a big business. Over the past 10 years, our children have been watching “Reality “ TV spew a bunch of crap about how wealthy people live. As a result, we’ve all been living in the “Gotta have it” age. The newest, biggest, hottest items define them as individuals.

What does this have to do with gas prices and shortages? Well, let us take a look. Our country is on a financial downfall that could make the Great Depression look like a Sunday stroll in the park. And yet personal electronics and video game sale are higher than they’ve ever been. No One bothered to teach the next generation about responsibility for their personal finance. No one taught them to pay on time, the value of good credit, or how the stock market affects every aspect of their lives from food to fuel.

The current gas problem is National. There is NO reason fuel should be over $3.00 per gallon ANYWHERE in this country. And it directly linked to the rest of our failing economy. We are all at fault for that as well. One man (No Matter Who it may be), cannot make the financial decisions for an entire Nation. I’m not saying that he doesn’t influence it, but ultimately, we make the choices every day. Wake Up folks, this didn’t just happen overnight. What’s going on right now is the culmination of an entire generation of uneducated, irresponsible financial choices. You may say “Oh, don’t blame me, I pay my bills, blah, blah, blah”. Whatever helps you feel better. Know this, it is possible to live without credit cards, it is possible to be happy in economy cars and smaller homes. It is possible to have a happy family without expensive toys, vacations and other worthless crap. It is possible to live within your means. I do it every day, and you know what else I live without? DEBT … I have none. In turn, I am least affected by the gas shortage, and financial issues that are plaguing this country. “How?” you say… it’s called a BUDGET.

My recommendation to get this country out of the S** whole that WE dug ourselves into is education. It’s about time they made home and personal economics a requirement in all schools. It might not be a quick fix, but at least our children will have a fighting chance.

By harold

September 23, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

I couldn’t find any super but I read that you could buy 87 and then boil it down by 6% (by volume) and then you would have 93 octane super. I was pretty nervous so I took my turkey fryer out to the garage before trying it (with the garage door open). What do you know, the Beemer runs great on this home-brew super! I must have ended up around 95 octane because it’s even better than the premium I get at the gas station. I might always do this instead of paying the premium gouge prices!!

By Eric

September 23, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Are any of the gas stations in Cumming reliable? I live off exit 14 and work in Alpharetta. I’m working remotely today, but will need to be in the office tomorrow. Anyone got the scoop?

By Mike

September 23, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

“I’m a stay at home mom of 4. I have nothing to do but sit here and watch you all point fingers….”

I’m sure there’s more you can find to do than this, though it is entertaining. We agree with the rest of what you said; no debt, investments are not terribly bad, have fuel - no problem!

By Me

September 23, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

This is absurd… We flew back from Boston last night and had to drive around for almost an hour before we found any fuel. Boston regular gas was about $3.55/gal and there seemed to be plenty to go around. After Ike hit the Houston area, it was reported that minimal damage was made to the refineries in the area. Seems like another ploy to screw the American people out of what we work hard for. And now Bush and his buddies are going to give our tax money ($700 MIL) to more of his buddies because they can’t manage our money. Do you people in the Metro area not understand that the current administration is putting a STRONG crush on our monetary situation for decades to come? Our children and their children will be paying for the past 8 years of ‘take the money from the people and give it to the rich’. There is no gas shortage; it is just a last ditch excuse to squeeze more money from us before Bush is FINALLY out of office. I certainly hope that you all really take some time to understand the long term affect this administration is doing to us and help to keep it from continuing for another 4 years.

By Scooter

September 23, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I saw people getting gas at the Chevron at 306 and hwy 20 even tho there was no price on their sign

By JC resident

September 23, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Anyone know where to find PREMIUM gas w/in 25 miles of Johns Creek?? We are getting desperate and have only 25 miles left in our tank. Thanks.

By scooter

September 23, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

I saw people getting gas at the Chevron at 306 and hwy 20 even tho there was no price on their sign

By Alpharetta Resident

September 23, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

No premium, but found regular at the following places in Alpharetta:

Citgo Gas Station on N Main Street and Mayfield

BP on Winward Parkway and Alpharetta Highway

Any information on where you can find premium would be great.

By Keeping It REAL

September 23, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

You can get all the gas you need down at THE VARSITY.

Osama ‘08!

By John

September 23, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

Somebody suggested above how to make your own premium gas from the available regular unleaded. It sounds a bit odd, but it beats running out of gas.

By Jennifer

September 23, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know where to get gas close to the square in Decatur? I’m on fumes … thanks!

By Growler

September 23, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Hey Gov. Perdue, Since your appeals for more gas seem to be fruitless, why not PRAY for it?!?!

By Nikki

September 23, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

I got gas yesterday at the QT on Cobb Pkwy and Allgood Rd and had no problem whatsoever. They had all 3 grades of gas and I was able to pull right up to a pump..there were no lines.

By john

September 23, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

You can blame those IDIOTS that got nervous during the storms. Those that filled up just because of the storms are MORONS!!!!

By BB

September 23, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

No gas in woodstock on Hwy 92, towne lake or Hickory flat area. All stations out of all grades—hard to believe this is the USA.

By Kelly

September 23, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

I usually do not fill up until it is necessary. I rather fill my vehicle up once a week or every week and half than stop and fill whenever my gas needle moves a quarter of an inch like others. However, after the last 2 days…screw it. I will for now on stop at every damn gas station that has gas and top off. I’m sorry but this is getting ridculous.

I was not able to fill up before Ike hit TX (partly because everyone went and filled up when many did not need too), so I was out scrambling for gas last Monday. I finally found gas before I ran out on my way to work. I stayed at home that entire weekend. I even stayed home most of last weekend also so I could conserve gas.

I could not find gas on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. I finally found some yesterday, however the gas station I went to was limiting anyone with a cash sale. I left my debit and credit cards at home not knowing I would need them. There was hardly any gas on the way home last night. This morning I thought I had enough to get to work, go out for lunch, and get almost all the way home. NOOOOO!! Everyone keeps running out of gas so they can get free gas from the HERO truck. These morons are making traffic worse. I was able to get to my office. I took an early lunch so I could get gas before everyone else tried. I found gas at the Costco near my office. I sat in line for over 30 minutes, turning on and off my vehicle so it would not run out of gas in line while idling. I literally ran out of gas while I was pulling up to it. Thanks men and women for not helping me push my vehicle forward 10 feet and making me do it. I was not going to fill up my tank to save gas for others…but after sitting there and watching everyone else do it…I filled up at the world’s slowest pump. I decided that I will not get stuck on the side of the road with a little baby and 2 other little kids. Sadly, there Costco closed their pumps about 3 cars (for all 6 or 7 lines) after I filled up. They were almost out when I got there.

They got one tanker of 8800 gallons this morning and knew that was all they were getting for today. They were hoping they will receive a load tomorrow.

Please people only fill up when the needle on your gauge is on E. Make life easier for those that are trying to do that.

Ok…I may step off my soap box for today.

By EatItAJC

September 23, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Dear AJC - I’d like to thank you for exacerbating the gas scare. Yes- Thanks a lot you useless idiots.

By wheresosama

September 23, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

Now we need to find OSAMA and ask him a favor……..

By Michelle

September 23, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

Got regular grade for $4.19 a gallon at about 2:40 pm at Shell station at the intersection of Piedmont and John Wesley Dobbs Downtown. Out of plus and premium. No lines.

By Just a girl

September 23, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

The wait for gas just cost me $35 and I wasn’t even trying to buy it.
I was waiting in JonesBridge Rd, trying to pick up my daughter from pre K.
It seems that the Exxon at Kimball Bridge and Jones Bridge Rd. The line was out of the station and blocking traffic on a 2 way road.
I have to pay $1 a minute for every minute I am late picking up my daughter from school. Thanks folks.

By Just a girl

September 23, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

The wait for gas just cost me $35 and I wasn’t even trying to buy it.
I was waiting in JonesBridge Rd, trying to pick up my daughter from pre K.
It seems that the Exxon at Kimball Bridge and Jones Bridge Rd. The line was out of the station and blocking traffic on a 2 way road.
I have to pay $1 a minute for every minute I am late picking up my daughter from school. Thanks folks.

By Tiffani

September 23, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

I’m glad I live close enough to walk to work, sheesh…this shortage is ridiculous.

By RG

September 23, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Finally found gas by work yesterday @ $4.19 only to get closer to home to find it at two stations for $3.97!

By Ron

September 23, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

I know where the gas is. Anyone want gas delivered to their home? Why wait in long lines for gas? For a $4 service fee (plus cost of the gas you are purchasing @$3.85/gal) I can fill your tank right in your driveway, work parking lot, or wherever!!! Save the hassle, call me today.

By out of towner

September 23, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

I pity you people in Atlanta. It’s amazing that in my hurricane ravaged area gasoline is readily available because the EPA is allowing the use of winter gasoline and higher sulphur content fuel.

It seems like your Governor Perdue simply isn’t taking the bull by the horns and forcing the issue. I would assume if you were to head outside of the regulated metro-Atlanta area that you could find fuel in easy supply.

By Jamie

September 24, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this

Hey Ron—if you don’t mind, email me and give me details on this service of yours. I do home health care for a living and I’ve only got about a days worth of gas left! I’m in desperate need!!! I would be willing to pay the service fee just to have the gas!

By Jamie

September 24, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this

Hey Ron—if you don’t mind, email me and give me details on this service of yours. I do home health care for a living and I’ve only got about a days worth of gas left! I’m in desperate need!!! I would be willing to pay the service fee just to have the gas!

By Jamie

September 24, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this

Hey Ron—if you don’t mind, email me and give me details on this service of yours. I do home health care for a living and I’ve only got about a days worth of gas left! I’m in desperate need!!! I would be willing to pay the service fee just to have the gas!

By Jamie

September 24, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this

Hey Ron—if you don’t mind, email me and give me details on this service of yours. I do home health care for a living and I’ve only got about a days worth of gas left! I’m in desperate need!!! I would be willing to pay the service fee just to have the gas!

By Sheri

September 25, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Ron - How are people supposed to contact you? I was saying someone needs to be delivering gas to people where they are. This is a much needed service!

By Sheri

September 25, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Ron - How are people supposed to contact you? I was saying someone needs to be delivering gas to people where they are. This is a much needed service!

By Yi-hung Tseng

September 25, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

“Live up to spirit of ‘One World, One Dream”

Vanessa Shih

Government Spokesperson

Republic of China ( Taiwan )

As the 63rd session of the UN General Assembly gets underway, it is the hope of the people of the Republic of China ( Taiwan ) that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait can, in the Olympic spirit of equality and mutual respect, cooperate within the United Nations to advance the well-being of all. Regrettably, Taiwan was excluded from participation in the United Nations since 1971.

Since ROC President Ma Ying-jeou took office in May 2008, ROC has taken steps to relax cross-strait tensions. In June, the new administration took the lead in resuming systematic talks between two sides. From the negotiations came the historic inauguration of direct, weekly cross-strait charter flights. This development is conducive to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

During the international SARS epidemic of 2003, the disaster was greatly exacerbated by our inability to interact freely and directly with the UN World Health Organization.

In view of this reality, we sincerely hope that all members of the international community will realize the need for Taiwan ’s meaningful participation in the various UN specialized agencies and that the General Assembly will encourage them to fulfill this need.

Through our participation in the functional organizations of the United Nations, we can establish a platform for cooperation with mainland China in advancing the cause not only of cross-strait friendship but of international peace and prosperity, thereby concretely realizing the ideal of the Beijing Olympics motto, “One World, One Dream.”

By lorrie

September 25, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

i have family traveling from central florida to northeast ga for a wedding along 75 is the route they are coming does any body know of gas stations with gas along this route my mother in law has health issues and i dont want them to get stranded any info would help thanks just email me

By lorrie

September 25, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

i have family traveling from central florida to northeast ga for a wedding along 75 is the route they are coming does any body know of gas stations with gas along this route my mother in law has health issues and i dont want them to get stranded any info would help thanks just email me

By lorrie

September 25, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

i have family traveling from central florida to northeast ga for a wedding along 75 is the route they are coming does any body know of gas stations with gas along this route my mother in law has health issues and i dont want them to get stranded any info would help thanks just email me

By Gary

September 26, 2008 7:01 AM | Link to this

My sister went to find fuel for her Toyota Camry which was running on fumes on Monday and after passing five stations she found gas at the Race Trac on Canton Rd in Kennesaw/Marietta. She waited in line for 30 minutes and then when she did get to the pump she started fueling and was approached by 2 other motorists (men) and they asked her if she was going to take all the gas. Keep in mind the car is a Toyota Camry and my sister is 7 months pregnant. Shame on the two men (if you want to call them that) that approached my pregnant sister, if you’re out there I want a piece of you!

By ATL GRL

September 26, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

I can’t find any gas in Buckhead…Also, I love how everyone bashes Bush for some kind of crazy conspiracy theory regarding the oil and gas crises. In India, they have cars that run off of AIR people!And they are cheep cars, our problem is not that we do not have the technology… We need to reform the “Big Government” in the pockets of the “Big Companies” and petition them to allow this technology into our country! Not blame the president! Go do something about it and talk to your representatives, or go back to school…SOMETHING.

By ODSPUB

September 26, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

Dean Shell locations currently have gas & diesel at 14th & Spring Street in Midtown and I-75 & Northside Drive.

By von

September 26, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this

There is something really wrong with this Country. I just got back from south Mississippi(there a week) not only do they have gas at every station, regular unlead is averaging about 3.59 a gallon, mid 3.75 and supreme 3.99. Meet people from Texas and they stated there is no gas short there. So why are we out?

By Ken W.

September 27, 2008 1:42 AM | Link to this

I just found gas at 1 am at Quik Trip on Lawrenceville @ Cooledge Rd. in Tucker, GA. Wait was about 5 minutes.

By BMC

September 27, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

That QT is now out. There were lines there, sure, but engines off, waiting for the fuel truck. I saw the tankers filling that QT yesterday morning! I’m on fumes, and not one of the gas stations within 5 miles of my home have gas. Anyone have any tips for Northlake area? Help!!

By blondemom

September 29, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this

Where in Winder do they have gas? Where in Barrow County do they have gas? Seriously I can’t find gas. :(

By blondemom

September 29, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this

Where in Winder do they have gas? Where in Barrow County do they have gas? Seriously I can’t find gas. :(

By blondemom

September 29, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this

Where in Winder do they have gas? Where in Barrow County do they have gas? Seriously I can’t find gas. :(

By Qotu

September 30, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

I’ve read comment after comment call people “Idiots” for rushing out and filling up their tanks with gas. Well I did not get any fuel. I have stayed home only going out when I absolutely had to. Now here I sit tank on empty with no idea when relief will come. Still not in a panic. All you self-righteous name callers tell me what are you doing to make the situation better? Are you carpooling with your neighbors to the grocery store to save gas? Are you staying home when you really wanted to go to the movies? Are you putting a freeze on after school activities and running your kids from one end of creation to the other? Well we all know the most important thing is placing the blame…….. Right?