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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 4:34 pm
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Originally Posted by Non-NonRev
I think that the gas stations are allowed to recoup increased transportation costs to bring the gasoline in, but no more than that. If it gets worse, keep records and report them to the Consumer Affairs department after the storm.
It will get a lot worse. The wholesale price of gas in the Gulf Coast has increased in the past few days by about $1 as seen in this article. The increased prices have not yet reached the retail level, but they will if the refineries are shut down for an extended time.
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