Cautionary Note: Rita + Oil = chaos?

[bkdelong]

Got this message from a friend who immediately suggested I fill up on gas. Looking for data on refinery locations to map it myself and not sure how much I trust without data on such percentages....

BP is shutting down all refineries and pipelines near the Texas coast, and several other petroleum companies including Shell and Mobil are preparing to shutdown tonight. If a Category 5 hurricane hits Houston something like 30%+ of this counties [country's sic] refining capability will be destroyed in a matter of hours (not damaged, destroyed).

Comments

[prettyannamoon.livejournal.com]

Wow. That sounds like about what my Dad was saying at dinner.

[harpinred.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the warning. Ugh!

I just filled up, and it's already 12 cents higher than it was last night. I'll have to discuss telecommuting with my boss here shortly.

[floppsy.livejournal.com]

I'd suggest buying some gas storage containers (you know the kind people use when traveling long distances) & filling those up ASAP. Rita's scheduled to make landfall by early Saturday & oil futures are spiking on the market ...