[July 4th]

We are running out of gas in Wisconsin. The local news just broke the story, but gas stations have been running out all day, and it's been kept hush-hush so as not to cause massive lines.

The pipelines that come up from the Gulf just aren't pumping.

[DouglasKC]

We are running out of gas in Wisconsin. The local news just broke the story, but gas stations have been running out all day, and it's been kept hush-hush so as not to cause massive lines. The pipelines that come up from the Gulf just aren't pumping.

Did they give a time table for how long before gas became available?

[queenkathy]

I didn't realize the gas problem would start that fast.

[Cboldt]

The pipelines that come up from the Gulf just aren't pumping.

CNN had a short piece on teh "Colonial" pipeline that runs from Houston to the east coast. It carries refined products, and it is also out of commission.

From the report, I surmise that a pumping station, or a few of them, have no power. The report was that power was expected to be restored in about a week.

Some "serious" ripples are yet to be felt. I put scare quoutes around "serious" because nothing is a serious as loss of life, and shortage of fuel and economic hits are pale in comparison to the loss of life.

[TXLibertarian]

We are running out of gas in Wisconsin.

Stories about gasoline shortages are popping up all over the country now.

Florida: http://www.wftv.com/news/4916507/detail.html

Boston: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/4916217/detail.html

Indianapolis: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050830/NEWS01/50830016

Phoenix: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0830gas30-ON.html

[bjs1779]

The local news just broke the story, but gas stations have been running out all day, and it's been kept hush-hush so as not to cause massive lines.

It seems that a lot of hush-hush is going on. Officials still deny NO is filling up "like a bowl".

Natural gas pipelines took a hit too.

[LibertyRocks]

Wow... I hadn't expected that. Are you in an urban area of the state?

I'm Glad hubby is close enough to work to ride his bicycle if need be. Rough if you're out in the countryside.

[Siobhan]

I've seen reports about this from many places. God take care you and us all.