Just in case, I topped off my gas tank today. (In SC).

[raccoon]

I don't think things will get bad, but I remember those days when you could only buy case on an even date if your license plate ended in an even number, (and same with odd date and odd number.)

[Laffy Kat]

1. ? Not sure what you are referring to here.

But it sounds bad so stay safe.

[BlueSpot]

5. A major gasoline pipeline is shut down

The colonial pipeline developed a leak in Alabama and was shut off as the company searches for the leak (assuming they haven't found it yet) and then makes repairs. Some areas around the region are experiencing shortages and, of course, spiking prices as a result of the shutdown. Last I read, Colonial reported that some 6,000 to 8,000 gallons were spilled. The pipeline runs from Houston to New York and transports more than a million gallons of gasoline per day. A long-term shutdown could result in all sorts of shortages in the Southeast.

I haven't read any news about it today. There is probably more current info available.

[Major Nikon]

2. I can remember when the attendant had to first hand pump your amount of gas into the holding tank

...and if you wanted lead, it cost extra.

[lunatica]

17. Do you remember when they used to shovel the manure after the carriages?

I don't either. We're not that old.

[dixiegrrrrl]

3. I vaguely remember cause I was carless, in a city, during the time.

So was either walking or busing.

[NightWatcher]

4. I'm supposed to work a case in Atlanta this week.

A major part of my job involves car chases and I work primarily in my car for 8-12 hours a day. If gas is scarce it puts a big crimp in my work.

[Phentex]

7. There's gas here in atlanta...

It's hit or miss in areas outside the city. You should be fine.

[NightWatcher]

8. Thanks

[aidbo]

9. Mysterious!

Your vague description of your work and your username made me think of this movie.

[NightWatcher]

14. I'm a private eye, and a lot of my watching is done at night

I watched way too much tv as a kid... magnum pi, equalizer, a team....

[Ron Obvious]

6. I was living in the Netherlands in '73 during the oil crisis

We got ration books and a policy of "Carless Sundays" was instituted to reduce fuel consumption. I think it was one Sunday a month, and you'd need to get special permission to drive during that day, such as a medical emergency. Of course, back then everything was closed on Sundays anyway, including gas stations, so it made some sense.

The effects were wonderful. It was so quiet on those days you could hear the birds again, even in the middle of the city. Families would go out for walks and meet each other and socialise and children would rollerskate and ride their bikes on the abandoned freeways in apparent exultation.

Nothing like that could happen today of course, thanks to the 24 hour economy, but I fondly recall those "Carless Sundays"...

[mnhtnbb]

10. We have had gas lines here in NC

I was out of state over the weekend and only heard about the gas supply problem this morning. Had less than 1/4 tank--didn't fill up Friday thinking I'd do it today--and the first
place I stopped when I went out today was out of all grades. Did get gas--out of regular there--at another station here in Chapel Hill where all pumps but one were occupied, so no waiting.
But there was an immediate line behind me by the time I got out of the car.

I suspect that even if the supply gets resumed within a day or two, it's going to take several days for the lines to settle down because people are behaving fearfully, topping off tanks.

Apparently supplies in Asheville are very low, with many stations reporting empty tanks.

http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2016/09/17/nc-sees-gas-shortage-state-emergency-declared/90572934/

I do so little driving that a tank usually lasts me 2-3 weeks.

[cwydro]

11. No problems here in Charlotte.

Or in Monroe.

I commute daily. The prices have increased, but not a single place was out of gas.

And I saw no lines.

[mnhtnbb]

12. Sounds like certain distributors in Charlotte are having some problems from this article

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article102681382.html

[cwydro]

13. I read it too.

I travel a lot throughout the city, and as I said I also drive into Monroe.

No lines, and plenty of gas.

Panic causes a lot of trouble where there really is none to be had.

[SCantiGOP]

15. No shortages yet in Columbia

But the cheap outlets jumped in about 2 days from $1.75 to $1.99. Of course, with all the publicity about "top off your tank and there may be shortages" it would be kind of dumb for all of the stations not to follow along and raise prices.

Can't complain though; we usually have about the lowest prices in the country.

[mnhtnbb]

16. I came back along Franklin Street this morning--main route in to Chapel Hill and UNC campus

and both gas stations that are on Franklin St. were out of gas. No cars in them and I could see the pump handles were covered with bags.

[alphafemale]

18. I filled up, but it was on my usual schedule.

Short work commute, don't do all that much other driving.

A tank actually lasts at least two weeks.

Given the short commute I could bike to work if necessary, there are bike paths all the way, but it is fuck-this-shit o'clock and dark, so I would be a tad annoyed.