texancanuck11 said:
If you understood even the simplest rules of economics you would understand what I mean. Everybody panicking because of a "gas shortage" created an artificial shortage. Gas stations would not be empty had the idiot masses not come out in droves to top off their vehicles and fill up whatever receptacle they had lying around. Had everyone simply stuck to their refueling habits, this would be a non-issue.
I hear you. Don't tase me, bro.
I didn't panic. Had 1/3 tank left, in full size truck, and knew I had a 200 mile round trip to make this weekend. Saw some stations were out, and others had long lines, so I figured "welp, I better fill up ASAP."
Had I waited until my normal refuling habits, I'd be sitting here today, about to leave, with not enough gas to get to my destination, and no guarantee that I'd be able to find gas on the way. Then I'd be stuck like chuck.
I think the timing of Labor Day weekend and scheduled travel did not help. And yes, the people with 3/4 tanks and no plans to travel this weekend, but still "topping off" certainly did not help. Nor did the folks filling up 55-gallon drums.