[kcvl]

I would think that price gouging refers to a specific area. If the refineries are shut down long enough to cause a fuel supply shortage, we *all* will pay higher prices. However, if the prices go up only in Texas, or near the storm-damaged area, then that would likely be considered gouging, same as for any other commodity that's in short supply in the area affected by Ike.

We are in Arkansas and not likely threatened by the storm except maybe some rain and thunderstorms (hopefully not tornadoes).

I am only telling everyone what we were told earlier today. We will see I guess.

[DeaconBenjamin]

We are in Arkansas and not likely threatened by the storm except maybe some rain and thunderstorms (hopefully not tornadoes).

They are forecasting a significant (10-40% chance) threat from winds over 60 mph for southwest and southcentral Arkansas