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.
Thanks. I appreciate the point of view that you have presented. Personally, I would prefer to pay higher prices and not have to wait in line, but I understand that not everyone behaves the same way when they think a crisis is looming. Each region/state does have the right to regulate based on its own local needs. Just don’t let the federal gov’t dictate a “one size fits all” policy.