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In reply to the discussion: I got up at 3:45AM to get gas on LI... [View all]Renew Deal
(81,856 posts)11. I agree
People need to think about how they use the gas they have.
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Imagine how much better it'd be if everyone had a Prius and had filled up at 1st storm warning. nt
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#3
I normally get 2 weeks on a full tank, and that includes 30 miles a day of driving -
NutmegYankee
Nov 2012
#12
If folks had high mileage cars, it'd be much better than it is, with SUVs, sports cars,
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#20
The reality is that you and I aren't getting much different in weeks of supply.
NutmegYankee
Nov 2012
#23
Next week is when most would need gas. Certainly shorter lines than those with SUVs,
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#19
I get scared that I'll be stranded so I take as many precautions as possible. You never know
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#25
Alfred was bad for the northern part of the state and Irene really hit the coast bad.
Jennicut
Nov 2012
#32
I ran into the same situation after the 4-27-11 storms that destroyed much of the SE
Whovian
Nov 2012
#16
So sorry, I can't imagine. I did hear that military tanks of gas were on the way.
faithfulcitizen
Nov 2012
#22