Here in Wilmington N.C. we are running into shortages... We are a MAJOR Port for NC (besides Morehead City and Charleston on either side),, ALOT (60%), of our port off loadings are nothing but GAS and distillates...
We are now experienceing shortages here in Wilmington and Surrounding areas/counties...... Since I've read page 3 at 5 PM EST... I've got a gas terminal just 100 yards down the street,, NO Ships are arriving, NOR are here off loading... at this time... Gas is at 2.99 and,, well rising...
On a side note,, Local Marnias have STOPPED selling fuel for boats...And are refusing money...

I wonder how much of that was stored on the gulf coast?

Yes it does. Those "inventories" need somehow get to the consumers.
Two main pipelines down from Gulf to north and east. People there hoarding, panicking, and buying gas stations empty. Simple as that.

a localised shortage is not a national shortage or any kind of real crisis.
it's just a bit of local logistical and distribution trouble until things are sorted out again. there is a difference between the two and the media is haming it up quite a bit.
don't suppose they mentioned that there is plenty of gas available and they are going to truck it over.

There's nothing simple for the conspiracy theorists.

My Local news 11 PM EST...Wilmington NC...
Local Gas Stations Running Out of Gas
AUGUST 31, 2005 --One GoGas in Wilmington has no gas. At least if you're filling up with regular and premium.
It was bumper to bumper just moments before they closed the pumps. An employee at GoGas says this is the wrath of Hurricane Katrina in Wilmington. link
Governor says Gas Shortage is Looming Statewide
Aug 31, 2005, 09:34 PM link

Fuel Frenzy Takes Toll on Airlines Aug 31, 2005, 05:44 PM link
WHAT SAY WE NOW????

The Colonial Pipeline has a capacity to move 2.35 million barrels per day.
It would take 11,000 tanker trucks leaving every two minutes to transport that much fuel.
The pipeline cannot be replaced with trucks.

it's also logically impossible that pipelines from the hurricane area that has only 10% of the nations refineries is responsible for nationwide gas shortages.
the other 90% of refineries are still in action and there is plenty of inventory.
it is also interesting that whilst the press is harking on about lack of refinery capacity in the US, that over 2% of gaoline supplies were exported (shipped overseas) in June 2005.

a localised shortage is not a national shortage or any kind of real crisis. it's just a bit of local logistical and distribution trouble until things are sorted out again.

there is a difference between the two and the media is haming it up quite a bit. don't suppose they mentioned that there is plenty of gas available and they are going to truck it over.

link
peak oil = price manipulation and consumer fear to sustain a high price.
very simple salesmanship.

And who manipulates the price ? "them" of course.

Nice time to buy a bicycle before there are runs on them too.

A bicycle's a little too big of a purchase for there to be a "run" on them, I'd think... at least if you're talking about Trek, Cannondale, those types. There may be a run on Huffys and Wal-Mart bikes.
My bike's fully working except it needs a new bottom bracket -- I wonder if there's going to be a run on Cannondale parts. That would suck.

Ha! That's more than a fill up for my Honda Civic EX.

My heart goes out the the afflicted, but is there a chance, just a chance, that this catastrophe will get people thinking seriously about PO and the future of the world they live in, and the need to prepare for change, internally and externally?
If so, it may be a blessing in disguise.
I pray so.