Gas shortage in NC heads up

[jules2go]

If you're headed towards Asheville, be sure to come with your gas cans full. Pipeline issue has caused major log jams at gas stations and many stations are out. 

[Ray,IN]

Today I received this email from PFJ, quote:

"

To our Valued Guests:

We are closely monitoring the rapidly changing Colonial Pipeline situation and are seeing increased demand for gasoline across various markets in the Southeast region. Diesel is still holding steady in most areas.

The increased strain on the supply chain is causing supplies to get tighter. Currently, diesel is available at most of our locations with select stores experiencing outages as we work to bring in more supply.

We will continue to do everything we can, including bringing in resources and extra drivers from unaffected areas, to meet demand and restore supply where needed at our travel centers.

Additionally, please be aware of the recent Georgia Governor’s Executive Order dated May 10, 2021, which suspended the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes required by Code Section 48-9-3. More details on this are below.

We greatly appreciate your patience as we work to keep up with the quickly evolving market and will inform you of any changes to diesel supply availability.

Store Operations & Supply Conditions:

• All locations are open.
• No Gas, Diesel Only:
  • Pilot #425, Midway, FL
  • Pilot #6996, Warsaw, NC
  • Pilot #6990, Kenly, NC
  • Pilot #256, Danville, VA
  • Pilot #500, Jasper, FL
  • Flying J #712, Columbia, SC
• No Gas or Diesel:
  • Pilot #7971, Conover, NC (Diesel delivery tonight)
  • Pilot #7996, Monroe, NC (Diesel delivery tonight)
• No Diesel:
  • Pilot #56, Kannapolis, NC (Diesel delivery tonight)
  • Flying J #713, Latta, SC
  • Pilot #4584, Latta, SC (Diesel delivery tonight)
  • Flying J #623, Quincy/Midway, FL (Diesel delivery tonight)
  • Pilot #4557, Carnesville, GA

Georgia Excise Tax Executive Order:

We are aware of the recent Georgia Governor’s Executive Order dated May 10, 2021 which suspended the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes required by Code Section 48-9-3.  With the Colonial Pipeline down, we are required to transport fuel from out of state to our Georgia travel centers, which is creating additional issues as several states will require state excise states to be charged if Georgia taxes are not charged.  We are attempting to get more information on the proper handling of this order.

In the meantime, we request that you maintain your receipts for any cash or credit card purchases made on May 11, 2021 through 11:59pm on May 15, 2021, or until further guidance from the State of Georgia on the best way to handle this situation dictates otherwise. Based on guidance received, we will review all direct bill and billing card invoices and make adjustments or corrections as needed.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and thank you for your patience during this time."

[trailertraveler]

Here is a link to the Pilot/Flying J webpage to get shortage updates.

[Pat & Pete]

7 States ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissaholzberg/2021/05/11/7-states-experience-gas-shortages-from-pipeline-outage---but-experts-warn-against-panic-buying/?sh=5ee13ff16952

Edited May 12, 2021 by Pat & Pete

[jules2go]

People are filling up many gas cans including their cars and this is a big part of the problem. Will be resolved soon hopefully. 

[LindaH]

10 hours ago, jules2go said:

People are filling up many gas cans including their cars and this is a big part of the problem. Will be resolved soon hopefully. 

Unfortunately, many people aren't using gas cans.  There was at least one person seen filling up plastic grocery bags with gasoline!  (Well, they at least double bagged them!) 😲

[TXiceman]

1 hour ago, LindaH said:

Unfortunately, many people aren't using gas cans.  There was at least one person seen filling up plastic grocery bags with gasoline!  (Well, they at least double bagged them!) 😲

Yep, there is no cure for stupid.

Ken

[Barbaraok]

3 hours ago, TXiceman said:

Yep, there is no cure for stupid.

Ken

Although when filling up gasoline in plastic bags, the situation may resolve itself and give the fire department a work out.    Hoarding is a way of life for a lot of people - the same ones hoarded TP, etc. a year ago.   All about "I'm getting mine before 'others' get some".  

[StargazerAL]

Wondering,

If this could happen in other regions of the USA? Realize the pipeline problem (hacking) was the cause of this problem but could it happen this summer in other locations?