Jared Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 the last few days i neticed a few stations had caution tape around the pumps, then yesterday when i filled up, it was a war for the pumps, gas was like 97, so i was a bit confused.tonight I went out and every gas station i passed had caution tape around the pumps and the signes were off. I really needed gas but couldnt find any. went by 7 stations.all nothing.i went into the one by my house to get smoke, and the guy said the had no gas, and would for at least a few dayWatch the news and found out the scoop, big refinary blew up the USA.anyone know anything about this?I literaly cant leave my house in my car, unless its to a gas stationg with in maybe 10 that for sure has gas.this is sketchy.plus i was planning on head out east in 3 weeks, now i'm getting worried i might not be able to get any gas to drive.anyone been hearing about this? is it just toronto?i didn't really hear abou tthis on the news and I watch alot. I'm guessing they tried to keep it quite to avoid a panic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Gas Shortage caused by fire at Nanticoke refinery stations are open around here but the prices are all up tooLast week's fire was the second one at an Imperial refinery in two months. An explosion and fire destroyed a hydrocracking unit at the company's Sarnia, Ont. refinery in mid-December.Thursday's fire at was one of several factors playing a role in the fuel shortage, Theberge said.Others include: * A dwindling supply caused by demand for ethanol * The CN Rail strike, which has left Imperial Oil trucks unavailable to help transport fuel * Cold weather, which has made it difficult for ships to transport fuel to Canada from the U.S. via the Great Lakes"It's the straw that broke the camel's back," Theberge said of the fire at the Nanticoke refinery, southwest of Hamilton on the north shore of Lake Erie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeasJim Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 This has been going on for a few weeks already. A few gas stations up here have been out of gas since last Monday. Been refilled and ran out again. I filled up today 99.9. Thankfully I get paid mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 If you have CAA (or any other roadside assistance membership) get your car out on the road and tell them you need your free $5 in gas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Jared: PetroCan at Bayview and Steeles was open for business this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyak Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 sounds like a scam so that they can artificialy inflate gas prices again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 yep, they're always starting fires at refineries, just to screw over the customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyak Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 they started alot of fires in iraq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 sounds like a scam so that they can artificialy inflate gas prices again. NO!!?? they wouldnt do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I am so glad I live in TO...and don't own a car. I've got no worries and can get anywhere I want to on the TTC. Got unlimited transportation for $100 a month, that is fucking cheap! I love this city!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 yeah i drove by a station near kingston and warden this morning and the sign said 00.0 and the dude said "no gas"the CN rail strike is contributing to the shortage too i think...there's gas here though. i think it's just TO/GTA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry_llama Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Got unlimited transportation for $100 a month, that is fucking cheap! I love this city!!!In Hamilton we get it for $65! And if you don't have a monthly pass, you can use your $1.70 fare to travel on unlimited routes in any direction for two hours - including round trips and stopovers. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 its strange out there ... last night on the way home from Hammer to Guelph, there were at least four of maybe twenty stations that were closed. had a very surreal feel to it all. i have a very bad feeling we should get used to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretman Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 its funny, I live about 15mins from the nanticoke refinery, and I havn't seen any stations around here run out of gas, mind you it's over a buck a ltr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 had a very surreal feel to it all. i have a very bad feeling we should get used to this. I'm glad I got the bike out of the garage this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 it seems to be only petro canada without fuel as I tour around the GTA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Esso stations are out all over the place.I gassed up a couple of nights ago at a Sunoco. They only had Ultra left, but were selling it a "regular" prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Got unlimited transportation for $100 a month' date=' that is fucking cheap! I love this city!!![/quote']In Hamilton we get it for $65! And if you don't have a monthly pass, you can use your $1.70 fare to travel on unlimited routes in any direction for two hours - including round trips and stopovers. ;-) Yeah, but who wants to be in Hamilton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry_llama Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Yeah, but who wants to be in Hamilton! I think a better Q is: Who doesn't!? (A: idiots) ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 1.70? what year are you living in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 the current year, apparently (reduced ticket fare, non-cash):http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/CityandGovernment/CityServices/Transit/FaresandConditions.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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