They could not sell the gas.
When a storm is coming I fill up all my vehicles prior to. Portable gas tanks is what they are. 60+ gallons on hand.
I have, three 15-gallon Metal Drums on hand as A RULE for an emergency with Sta-Bil and a hand pump and barrel wrench.
Then plastic 5 gallon VP Racing Fuel Jugs and 5-gallon lawn type cans.
Fill all of them at $3.00 a gallon plus Sta-Bil and see the cost.
BTW} I went and filled the 5-Gallons I had already used but still have the 45-gallons in the small drums. The Guy across from us Son In law works for the power company and says 3 weeks so 3 bucks and a bribe was ok. I saw 4-5 nickel 9mm spent cases 50 feet from the station while waiting in line.
I do have His and Hers gas cans