CNN reports The United States may be facing a gasoline shortage during the summer driving season. Interestingly, the possible shortage is not based on diesel and gasoline being available but a shortage of licensed drivers available to deliver the fuel. During the pandemic the training and examination classes adding licensed drivers to the pool of drivers dried up, creating a driver shortage. The report indicated there were some spot shortages in Florida and Arizona during the spring break season.
Some of us may recall the long gas lines of the late 1970s. Fortunately, the CNN report is only projecting spot and temporary shortages. A wise person will take two steps to prepare for the possibility.
First, keeping your gas tank at least half full will provide some cushion. You never know when there may be an emergency requiring you to travel and you don’t want to be stopping at a gas station before responding to an emergency.
Second, you may want to consider storing some gasoline. Preferably, store in a detached garage or storage shed in “Marked” gasoline containers properly sealed to avoid any spills. Ensure the gasoline is stored away from heat sources such as hot water heaters, furnaces, or ignition sources like pilot lights.
Regular gasoline has a shelf life of 3 to 6 months. However, the ethanol blends may have a shelf life of one to three months before they start breaking down. For storing gasoline search for a non-ethanol product, even if you must pay premium grade pricing. Gasoline stabilizers will maintain fuel up to one year. To have the fuel usable write a use by date on the container and make a note in your calendar to remind yourself to refresh fuel. Simply pour the gas in your automobile and then refill promptly.
Scripture reminds us, “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.” (Proverbs 6:6-8)
The active simple preparation may make the difference between working through a spot gasoline shortage or being stuck at home.
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