There is no more gas being delivered to NC. The lines at the gas station are about an hour long and I heard that they had their last delivery on Sunday which would last approx. 5-7 days. I also heard they let police, gov't officers, etc. know of the shortage yesterday but the public had no knowledge until late today. The governor says not to panic but not to travel on labor day. Katrina is everywhere.

Speak to and vote for energy savvy politicians.
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I knew someday I would figure out why I left NC for Texas!

I guess you don't live in NC. I just waited in line for 5 minutes to fill up and yes I needed it.

I was reading the online edition of the Newport News VA Daily Press (www.dailypress.com) and it states the situation in Tidewater/Peninsula Virginia is the same.

I'm in SC, about 15 miles from the NC line. I ignored the panic-buying last night and got gas this morning without waiting.

Official word is there is enough gas, and some of the pipelines are already back working. The cause of the shortage and lines...and ridiculous prices...is people over-reacting and rushing to the pump.

Or at least I hope so....

Litespeed - here in Asheville people were being ridiculous as well. Reminded me of last year's flu shot panic - people who'd never even considered getting one waiting in line for hours. I have 1/2 a tank - I'll work from home, walk where I have to and it's already been on the news that the gas lines are running at 30% and we'll have gas by Sunday back to "normal"...

In Charlotte last night, there were huge lines and even fights at the gas stations. Today, a few got supply but alot are out.

I pulled right up to the pump in Charlotte last night w/no wait at all. Was it busier than usual, yes. But most of the panic buying occurred right after work I think. Nothing like a great leader to instill unnecessary panic in the masses. I'm still going to the beach this weekend, if I get stuck there for a few extra days, so be it.

My daughter who lives in the Mooresville area reported the same last night at the gas pumps-lines and high prices.
The Governor of N.C. has sent an email to state workers(she is one) of this shortage and what they should do.

There is looting going on here in Charlotte as well, gas was up to $3.69/gallon last I checked (for Premium) & may be even more this morning. The Governor caused the panic, w/the ill-advised TV pronouncement.

There is no shortage of gas in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Activity at the pumps seems busier than normal (and has been all week) but there are no lines. I'd attribute that to increasing prices not lack of supply.

Local news sources are saying that the pipeline supplying gas to most of the eastern seaboard has reopened although not to full capacity yet.

I think the Gov of NC was irresponsible in his statement. It's one thing to take reasonable steps (like suspending non mandatory travel for state workers) but an entirely different thing to announce the sky might be falling (oh, but don't panic).

Leah- good analogy. I hated to go to the gas station even this morning w/ the rest of the lemmings...but the last time I filled up I was in Charleston...I was going to become a bike commuter if I didn't find any today! Paid $3.20 for midgrade.

Exactly obx, let's take what may, or may not be a problem, & turn it into a major over-reaction &/or panic situation.

When you wrote "There is looting going on here in Charlotte as well", do you mean actual looting of stores? I hadn't heard anything about it on the news.

I think SanParis meant "looting" with regards to price gauging...A friend of mine went to a station here in Asheville and they told her the credit card machines weren't working and that she would have to pay cash - she suspect this was so they wouldn't have to report it.

I was referring to the gouging at the pump. It is a shame that gas stations & hotels feel the need to take advantage of people at a time when the last thing they should be worrying about is their 'bottom-line'.

Not that getting shafted at the pump is a good thing, but I was hoping that it was what the post referred to ... I'm sorry to hear about so many hardships along with the devastation.

Both gas stations off of Exit 23 east of I-77 had no gas left this morning. Lines into the street yesterday for both of them....

I think yesterday was a mess - it was the same here in Asheville and now everything has calmed down - the most recent news is that the pipeline supplying much of the SE has been restored up to 30% capacity and they expect it to be up to 60% by the weekend. This is still not great but we will be getting gas - just at higher prices. More incentive for people to think about how they can conserve.