Gasoline in Short Supply As Frances Nears

[Stone_Spirits]

Gasoline in Short Supply As Frances Nears

Thursday September 2, 2004 11:01 PM


By TIM REYNOLDS

Associated Press Writer

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - Patricia Thomas wanted to get out of town Thursday and escape Hurricane Frances, but she couldn't find the high-octane gas her BMW coupe requires.

``No one has the high grade,'' the 40-year-old Vero Beach woman said, as she was stymied at her sixth station. She was mad and her eyes were puffy and red. She appeared to have been crying.

``I just want to fill up my car and get far away from here,'' she said. ``I'm mad, I'm frustrated, I'm scared. I'm not in a good place right now.''

Thomas wasn't the only driver having trouble getting gas as shortages of all grades were reported throughout parts of the state that were in Frances' path. Many stations were closed and lines were long at stations that were open.

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4470098,00.html

[truthisfreedom]

1. Patricia! it won't kill your Beamer to put in some medium-grade gas!

everything will be fine! just fillerup and get outta there!

[Liberal Veteran]

2. Geez...one tank of plain unleaded isn't going to destroy your car.

Geez.

[Journeyman]

3. A tank of regular won't destroy her car. . .

but ten minutes in Frances could do a number to it.

[daleo]

4. It is a status symbol

She needs high grade. Peons use the other stuff.

[FighttheFuture]

5. Why does she should like another clueless Republican? Hmmm....

[Soopercali]

6. How stupid can you be?

You go to an auto supply store like Pep Boys and buy a few bottles of high-octane additive for your regular gas. Duh!