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Gasoline shortage hits Connecticut drivers on Christmas Eve
Wire services report 30 to 40 turnpike drivers halted for gasoline and hundreds statewide hunted for fuel. Bridgeport stations faced low stocks as lines stretched long. many stations closed after running out. State police logged about a dozen accidents with no injuries. Panic buying widespread. only 15 to 20 percent of stations open. A West Hartford dealer saw lines form at 6:30 am and close by 8:30 am. one Newtown customer stole 300 gallons from a station.
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Connecticut Turnpike
Bridgeport
Turnpike
Merritt Parkway
Parkway
Hartford
Connecticut
Alex Parley
Connecticut’ Automobile Association
Parley
Charles Matties
Connecticut Gasoline Retailers Association
Darien
West Hartford
Newtown