05-28-2022, 11:57 PM
Gasoline prices in most places (and since the late 70s) have have been an unregulated market. The sellers and buyers are free to buy and sell wherever (subject to local mix requirements). Suppliers can move around gas based on where they will get the best price (free market). And that can include overseas. It is one reason for the lack of gas lines (a la late 70s). You can much count on stations not running out gas. Altho the price maybe high. VS late 70s where the price was low but there were gas lines. Free market. Also gas pipelines are still pretty regional (ie: theee is no pipeline connecting west coast with Midwest)