Typically in the winter, the demand for gas goes down, making it cheaper, but because of this issue, Maryland drivers are now paying more than the national average. A leak in the Colonial Pipeline was first reported in early September, disrupting the supply of gasoline up and down the east coast.
“That has eliminated one point three million barrels of gasoline a day for distribution so you can imagine all the drivers impacted,” said AAA spokeswoman Christine Delise.
Gas prices typically trend down in colder months, but this leak is forcing prices to go up.
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"Typically in the winter, the demand for gas goes down, making it cheaper"
ReplyDeleteWhat?
Who wrote this BS.
Typically in the winter, they jack it up so that it is nearly impossible to heat your home affordable.
Yes, because gasoline is used to heat your home lol.
DeleteOhhhhhhh so gas companies dont have emergency savinhs accounts ?? Isnt this Gouging.
ReplyDeleteAny excuse is used to raise prices.
ReplyDeleteThere is plenty of supply. No stations out of fuel.
Think about it.
Funny
ReplyDeleteWhen it goes down it only goes down penny's at a time
When it goes up always jumps 10 to 15 cent increments
Every time
Where is gov hogan in this gouging ????????
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