Decided to fuel up this morning in case things get worse. Long lines.

[tavernier]

This could mean two things where I live... gas prices will be soaring and/or shortage is expected. And because I live in a high tourist area, it could mean that ppl are gassing up and heading home due to the virus.

Your thoughts?

To add... normally at 9:30 on Monday morning there are no lines because ppl heading for work are already there and weekend tourists left last night.

[Wounded Bear]

1. Not unexpected...

many of us remember the gas lines of the late 70's.

[Tipperary]

2. Oil prices are actually going down.

No lines in my neck of the woods.

[hlthe2b]

3. well, right now oil markets have crashed, so prices will drop. Long term? who knows

[Takket]

4. SA is flooding the market right now.

You won’t have any trouble getting gas

[genxlib]

5. That is actually counter to what is going on in the market

Oil prices are crashing because...

1) Virus fears have people staying home and using less gas

2) Saudi Arabia announced production increases.

Both are causes for oil prices to drop and be more plentiful.

The only reason there would be an issue is mass breakdown of society that limited deliveries.

[awesomerwb1]

6. Just drove by a Walmart station - Price was $1.80/gal

And it will probably go down a few more cents as well.

[tavernier]

7. I guess that means two positive things for me...

1. Gas prices are going down

2. The pain in the ass snowbirds are going home early!!


Oh... the last was a joke. I love our snowbirds. I don’t mind the bumper to bumper traffic and long lines in restaurants AT ALL. After all, they bring us wisdom, generously telling us how they do things where they live!