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Many stations around us here in Houston are running out of gasoline as people prepare for the storm.
Some refineries were still down or on reduced runs from the previous storm. Many were backing down and lowering production rates in anticpation of Ike.
Direct Hit: Hurricane Ike Zeros in on Facilities and Rigs
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2080064/posts
Energy industry reprises actions taken for Gustav
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2079868/posts
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As refineries button up, fuel supplies cause concern
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2080698/posts
...Fuel supplies were already weakened after Hurricane Gustav knocked out about 15 percent of the nation’s refining capacity for several days.
Last one, I promise:
Gas stations run short amid rush to fill up
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2080706/posts
Anne Peebles, spokeswoman for Shell’s retail division, said about 30 percent of Shell stations were out of gas Thursday afternoon, leaving the majority with fuel on hand.