Local drivers talk concerns about gas shortage
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A steady flow of fuel trucks from across the state have waited in line at the Colonial Gas Terminal on South Front Street.
This led to gridlock for drivers.
To try and help, Wilmington Police blocked off the southbound lane on Front Street from Castle to Greenfield for the tankers to get in and out.
Driver Marilyn Sakowski says the gas shortage is “very scary, very scary.”
While Robert Allen says he’s “not exactly too worried about it.”
There are mixed emotions when it comes to the recent gas shortage.
A Colonial Pipeline spill in Alabama has already made a mark on the Cape Fear costing you money, time, and headaches.
Masonboro Country Store Owner Musa Agil says they’ve seen an increase in gales sales over the past few days.
“We all need to fuel so it’s a necessity so as far as the prices are concerned unfortunately we have to paid whatever is out there,” Allen said.
Agil says they haven’t had to raise prices yet but it’s likely soon to come. Agil said he has enough supply to only last a few more days.
“If the trend continues, we will probably run out,” Agil said.
Some areas were hit harder than others. One gas station in Leland ran out. Pumps were taped off along with a sign stating they are out of gas for customers.
“They were just totally out,” Sakowski said. “I’ll have to either find another gas station or I’ll be staying home.”
Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency on Friday.
Colonial Pipeline says gas is on its way to to North Carolina but no word on a time frame yet.
“Whatever happens I think we just have to, just have to deal with it unfortunately,” Allen said.
North Carolina’s average price of gas is currently 11 cents higher compared to last week’s average.
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