Posted on September 29, 2008 by Tonia Bendickson
4:11pm update:
Now from the Governor’s office… it’s NOT a trucking problem.
It’s an oil company problem. The Gov’s office says the oil companies are not releasing as much fuel as they should from the tanks in Charlotte because they don’t want to run out before the next shipment comes in. They’ve reduced their allocations in order [...]
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Posted on September 26, 2008 by Tonia Bendickson
Watch for the latest, tonight on WBTV News.
Charlotte Mayor says gas is on its way; supplies should be back to normal in 48 hours
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Worries continued Friday as drivers in the Charlotte area found it harder to locate gas for their vehicles. Around 3 p.m., WBTV spoke with Charlotte Mayor Pat McCory.
The [...]
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Posted on September 26, 2008 by Tonia Bendickson
The gas shortage is putting the pinch on volunteer drivers for Friendship Trays.
Executive Director Lucy Bush called me to say the crisis pushed the agency to deliver double-meals today.
Volunteers in the local meals on wheels program usually deliver five days a week.
NO food will be delivered tomorrow.
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