Thanks for the pipeline picture. It is now clear to me that the demand is outstripping the (damaged) pipeline’s ability to deliver the gasoline. I am sure that if the law of supply and demand were in place, then the price of gasoline would rise and there would be less lines.
With gasoline the law of supply and demand results in people storing gas in unsuitable containers which results in the death and disfigurement of too many innocent citizens.
I know it spounds like a socialistic line of BS but it’s true. Poor folks attempt to store gas in every unsuitable type of container that you can think of. They leak, get stolen, knocked over, emit explosive fumes and generally endanger everyone within 100 yards.
In this day and age gasoline is a needed item to survive, especially in rural areas and out West. If you ever think there is going to be a prolonged shortage, but a small QUIET motorcycle. One you can bring inside ... to keep it from being stolen. QUIET because there’s no reason to attract unwanted attention.