9 Ways Not to Get Stuck Waiting for Gas
G asoline shortages is the word of the day. Some stations have shut off their pumps and it is expected to get worse until the refineries that were shut down by Harvey come back online. Recognizing that we are producing about twenty percent less gasoline than we normally use, we ought to drive less so that people who need gasoline the most will have it available. But let’s get real. For most of us the real concern is that we don’t want to get stuck waiting for gas at a gas station or have to go station to station until we find one that has gas. So here are nine ways to not get stuck waiting for gas. 1. Buy Gas Early in the Morning The reality is that there is gas available, so if you get out before everyone else then you are more likely to find gas. During the night there are truck drivers out refilling tanks and demand for gas is low. 2. Use the Most Fuel Efficient Vehicle If you have two vehicles and one uses less gas than another then you won’t have to buy as much gas. But there is ...