Gas restrictions/price increases already in place ahead of Ike

[akwapez]

Chattanooga, TN: http://chattanoogan.com/articles/article_134933.asp

"As a result, some local stations are starting to post signs limiting customers to 10 gallons per purchase."

"A notice sent out by the Oil Price Information Service today says, "Hurricane Ike has inspired a panic that perhaps even exceeds the panic witnessed after Hurricane Katrina knocked out four refineries for more than half a year. Gulf Coast trading this morning is absolutely frantic, and we have seen spot deals done at $4.25 gal, then again above $4.50 gal, with current offers near the $5.00 gal neighborhood."

[tpsbmam]

1. I went to fill up in Western NC today......

I always do ahead of Gulf storms.....there were lines at the pumps. I think people around here now get that Gulf storms could post a huge problem nationwide when it comes to gas prices & supplies.

[akwapez]

2. This article has caused a near panic here

Every gas station on my way home has lines down the street, traffic is horrendous?
Is this going on anywhere else?