Unless they are dead, those people are still demanding gas.
Yes, to put in their cars that are underwater.
First, most of the people evacuated a week ago in their cars. The figure usually tossed around is 90%. They still have operable cars and are using them. You are concentrating on the 10% who did not. Secondly, the 10% still are actually demanding gas from the system -- although indirectly. How did they get to Houston? Did they walk or did they ride in a vehicle? How does their food and other necessities constantly arrive at their new location to keep them supplied? Carrier pigeons?
"Yes, to put in their cars that are underwater."
Or in the boats used for rescue, or in the chainsaws cutting thru roofs, or in helicopters, or generators, or....
Why are you so selfish that you are unwilling to deal with the price increase that forces you to change your habits, while the market tries to reallocate fuel to the disaster area to be used for rescue efforts.
Price restrictions legislation are the most cruel steps you can take. Your kind will do nothing but prolong the suffering of your fellow Americans most affected by this disaster. In fact, your selfishness may cause unnecessary deaths.
Price controls cost lives!