Fuel director fights Southeast shortage amid voluntary limits
Maynard Stephens, a regional director for fuel allocation, speaks of urgent needs to keep filling stations, schools, hospitals, and fleets supplied. He explains how priority customers receive stock first, the strain of new customers, and the looming threat of mandatory controls, with daily calls and mounting appeals for gas and propane.
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Gas Supply Problems Improving Across Nation
Gasoline supplies edged up nationwide as the AAA reported 25 of 49 examined states showing improvements while 24 deteriorated. Maryland stations mostly under normal hours fell to 18 percent, with 78 percent limiting hours and 14 percent rationing gallons. Denver remained hardest hit with none open regular hours. Washington area improved to 30 percent normal operations.
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