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tony286 · 09-01-2005, 09:05 PM

Its gouging dude there isnt a shortage

No need for gas panic, experts say

> By LEON STAFFORD
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
> Published on: 09/02/05

The disruption in gas supplies caused by Hurricane Katrina has many metro Atlantans thinking conservation and visitors to the city rethinking travel plans.

Officials are urging residents to limit their driving, but they insist supplies will be adequate through the Labor Day weekend and next week. Some answers to motorists' questions:

Q: Is Atlanta close to running out of gas?

A: No, according to auto club AAA South. While output from the two major pipelines that distribute gas to Atlanta and throughout East Coast states is running far below capacity, officials say the supply is adequate for now. There is no guarantee that suppliers won't run into more problems in the days to come, but oil industry officials expect the supply picture to improve as pipeline issues are addressed.

Q: If I visit Atlanta, will I be able to find enough gas to return home?

A: Yes. AAA says some stations ran out of gas Wednesday because residents ? acting on reports that there would be a shortage over the holiday ? panicked and fueled up in greater than normal numbers. As fears subsided, gas supplies began to return to manageable levels.

Q: How are the tightened gas supplies affecting airlines?

A: Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and some oil suppliers say they have eight to 10 days' worth of fuel in reserve in case the flow is cut off. At present, they still are receiving jet fuel and have not canceled flights because of supply problems.

Q: Are gas prices likely to continue going up, and if so, how can I find the best prices?

A: Gas is a commodity whose pricing is quite volatile, AAA says. Competition will force most gas stations to keep their prices in line with one another. The best way to avoid paying prices well above the average is to keep your tank at least half full.

Q: How soon will supplies return to normal?

A: That is anyone's guess. Damage to oil refineries in the Gulf of Mexico was extensive and added to already smaller supplies. AAA says most experts agree that the present tightening will abate as oil refineries return to production.

09-01-2005, 09:05 PM
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	Its gouging dude there isnt a shortage No need for gas panic, experts say > By LEON STAFFORD The Atlanta Journal-Constitution > Published on: 09/02/05 The disruption in gas supplies caused by Hurricane Katrina has many metro Atlantans thinking conservation and visitors to the city rethinking travel plans. Officials are urging residents to limit their driving, but they insist supplies will be adequate through the Labor Day weekend and next week. Some answers to motorists' questions: Q: Is Atlanta close to running out of gas? A: No, according to auto club AAA South. While output from the two major pipelines that distribute gas to Atlanta and throughout East Coast states is running far below capacity, officials say the supply is adequate for now. There is no guarantee that suppliers won't run into more problems in the days to come, but oil industry officials expect the supply picture to improve as pipeline issues are addressed. Q: If I visit Atlanta, will I be able to find enough gas to return home? A: Yes. AAA says some stations ran out of gas Wednesday because residents ? acting on reports that there would be a shortage over the holiday ? panicked and fueled up in greater than normal numbers. As fears subsided, gas supplies began to return to manageable levels. Q: How are the tightened gas supplies affecting airlines? A: Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and some oil suppliers say they have eight to 10 days' worth of fuel in reserve in case the flow is cut off. At present, they still are receiving jet fuel and have not canceled flights because of supply problems. Q: Are gas prices likely to continue going up, and if so, how can I find the best prices? A: Gas is a commodity whose pricing is quite volatile, AAA says. Competition will force most gas stations to keep their prices in line with one another. The best way to avoid paying prices well above the average is to keep your tank at least half full. Q: How soon will supplies return to normal? A: That is anyone's guess. Damage to oil refineries in the Gulf of Mexico was extensive and added to already smaller supplies. AAA says most experts agree that the present tightening will abate as oil refineries return to production.