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FakeNoose

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31. The independent retailers will run out first

Mon May 4, 2026, 06:45 PM

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I'm talking about the gas stations that don't operate under a major logo like Shell, Mobil, Texaco, etc. It will be harder for the independent stations to get their deliveries on time and some might have to close.

We saw this happening during the oil/gas shortages of the 1970's. Nobody was happy with the odd/even setup, but at least it cut down on the long lines. If your license plate ends with an odd number you could buy gas on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. If your plate ended in an even number you could buy on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Before they did that, everyone spent hours waiting in line on any day and it was ridiculous.

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There was a huge long line for gas at 2pm this Monday afternoon [View all] boston bean Monday OP

That's not a good sign. Vinca Monday #1

Nothing Like That Around Here ProfessorGAC Monday #2

It was shocking. But it is the truth. Don't know if this is sign of more to come. boston bean Monday #3

I Sure Hope Not ProfessorGAC Monday #9

I really do not know. But I presume a run on gas at cheaper price could cause supply disruption. boston bean Monday #12

Well, We're Sure Sering High Prices! ProfessorGAC Monday #16

I'm guessing the idea is that more people are buying discounted gas at places like Costco and BJ's? Ilikepurple Monday #20

Good point Farmer-Rick 16 hrs ago #38

They may have been cheaper than anything else nearby nitpicked Monday #4

Possibly. boston bean Monday #5

I'm getting flashbacks to the 1970s PatSeg Monday #6

MAGA is too selfish to do odd/even license plates. haele Monday #25

Me too Wicked Blue 13 hrs ago #44

BJs is on the entire East Coast as far west as Ohio Bluestocking Monday #7

One is opening in Fort Worth soon. I am getting mailers for a discount membership yellowdogintexas Monday #14

BJs is in 22 states including every state east of the Mississippi except, VT, WV, MS, WI & IL Wiz Imp Monday #26

I'm in Washington state angrychair Monday #8

Southern Oregon paid $4.96 yesterday Tree Lady Monday #13

Talked to someone from Seattle proper last week AllyCat Monday #15

Last night Seattle feedback unweird 15 hrs ago #40

😥 AllyCat 2 hrs ago #49

Holy crap 😳 that's not good at all TommieMommy Monday #10

If the Strait of Hormuz is not opened soon, this will be our future. Fil1957 Monday #11

Not to be "that guy", but the future is electric cars Bluetus Monday #29

Good points all. Fil1957 Monday #34

Maybe MAGA voters might get sick of winning IronLionZion Monday #17

I'm not a MAGA voter, and I don't know about you, but I'm sure tired of "winning". Fil1957 Monday #35

Always Plan My Gas Stops modrepub Monday #18

Probably people looking for a discount Renew Deal Monday #19

Gas went up about 60 cents a gallon in less than a week. bluestarone Monday #21

Pittsburgh area, too spinbaby 12 hrs ago #47

Trump's fault Blue Full Moon Monday #22

Curious mgardener Monday #23

4.13/gal boston bean Monday #32

That's significant. I paid almost $50 when I gassed up my Subaru on Saturday. I paid $4.19/gal LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #45

The gas equivilent of a bank run. paleotn Monday #24

I think that may explain it. boston bean 12 hrs ago #46

Still it's a scary thing. paleotn 5 hrs ago #48

Motherfucker needs to go now! Initech Monday #27

I'm starting to see $6+ a gallon regular, and saw $8.24 for diesel yesterday. haele Monday #28

Here we go! BeneteauBum Monday #30

The independent retailers will run out first FakeNoose Monday #31

$6.49/gal regular across the street from me dickthegrouch Monday #33

It was $5.10 for mid grade in Colorado... kentuck 14 hrs ago #41

It's because gas is discounted there obamanut2012 Monday #36

He's only been president for 5+years. SamuelAdams 16 hrs ago #37

It's just beginning. National stockpiles have delayed the full impact of the impact the Strait will have on gas prices Martin68 16 hrs ago #39

So glad my car died in October. r�is�n_dubh 14 hrs ago #42

I anticipate employees requesting to "work from home" 3 days a week by June 1st Moostache 13 hrs ago #43