05-29-2022, 12:50 AM
pqrst wrote:
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)...
I disagree about it preventing gas lines.
Look at what happened two years ago when they had problems getting drivers and refineries were barely operating. The gas went where it was most marked up and much of the country had lines. Only lockdowns and telecommuting kept it from being worse because fewer drivers were on the roads.