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Possible short-term fuel shortages
Well my friend, sorry your panties are tied up in a bunch but I filled my car up because of this and I thank him for updating us on this board to possible problems I can avoid with a little info. He has been a terrific help to me in the past and cherrish his info now and in the future.Mirador said:
So go piss in the wind instead! LOL
Lucky us...
If it is unethical, then it would also be unethical to advise us of an impending hurricane or tsunami, as it would also favor us DR1ers.
The OP's post does favor DR1ers, in that we get the info that others may not.Mirador said:
If it is unethical, then it would also be unethical to advise us of an impending hurricane or tsunami, as it would also favor us DR1ers.
Please alow me to
Reconfirm this news. I was just informed that the ship that was due to arrive was turned around and sent elsewhaere. Apparently there is a lack of funds at the refinery.
The OP was right on. The shipwas supposed to be here on Saturday.
No run cause the story has not hit the news, YET. But wait until it does and you are SOL!
HB
Reconfirm this news. I was just informed that the ship that was due to arrive was turned around and sent elsewhaere. Apparently there is a lack of funds at the refinery.
The OP was right on. The shipwas supposed to be here on Saturday.
No run cause the story has not hit the news, YET. But wait until it does and you are SOL!
HB
It is just a thought; I am aware of some market behavior of when a petroleum ship is dispatched the ownership and the price of the cargo may change several times. Could it be with yesterday's price of crude oil surpassing US$ 51 a barrel, somebody outbid the RD for that ship?
Yet, wasn't the D.R. given credit and a set price with Chavez for its oil shipments coming out of Venezuela?
Regards,
PJT
Yet, wasn't the D.R. given credit and a set price with Chavez for its oil shipments coming out of Venezuela?
Regards,
PJT
I have met Greg on a couple of occasions - he is one of those people you TRUST at first sight & your trust is NEVER misplaced!! His knowledge of his industry & the pre warnings he gives to DR1'ers is GREATLY appreciated by those of us who use our vehicles to get around the north coast rather than using our over large mouths filled with hot air!!
As others have suggested here, please check the PROFILES of people before responding with stupid accusations just because you want 3 minutes of fame (actually it's notoriity - not fame). I live nowhere near Greg's Coastal gas station but take his advice seriously every time I see his posts. Thanks Greg - keep up the good advices please!! ~ Grahame.
As others have suggested here, please check the PROFILES of people before responding with stupid accusations just because you want 3 minutes of fame (actually it's notoriity - not fame). I live nowhere near Greg's Coastal gas station but take his advice seriously every time I see his posts. Thanks Greg - keep up the good advices please!! ~ Grahame.
Texas Bill said:
Does this mean if we buy gas we could end up sharing a cell with Martha Stewart?
And here I thought you had a crush on Madeline Albright.CyaBye3015 said:Does this mean if we buy gas we could end up sharing a cell with Martha Stewart?
Ship still hasn't arrived
Unfortunately, as of 11:00 am today, the much-awaited fuel ship still has still not arrived. Gas stations are receiving fuel, but in limited amounts. If you are travelling or depending upon fuel for power, please plan accordingly as spot shortages are beginning to occur. Hopefully, this will be resolved soon and I will continue to post relevant information.
Greg
(" favoring the few as opposed to the many", Mirador, 2005)
P.S. A special thanks to Mirador who posts have provided a much needed comic relief in a busy schedule.
Unfortunately, as of 11:00 am today, the much-awaited fuel ship still has still not arrived. Gas stations are receiving fuel, but in limited amounts. If you are travelling or depending upon fuel for power, please plan accordingly as spot shortages are beginning to occur. Hopefully, this will be resolved soon and I will continue to post relevant information.
Greg
(" favoring the few as opposed to the many", Mirador, 2005)
P.S. A special thanks to Mirador who posts have provided a much needed comic relief in a busy schedule.
Coastal said:
Well, the news HAD broken in Puerto Plata this morning, one of those rare days when I was on the road by 7.30 am. You just knew it when you saw the amount of business the first 2 petrol stations were doing & it was confirmed by the pump attendant at Isla, who is a friend, & who volunteered the info.
So let me add my thanks, too, Coastal, or may I call you Correct Coastal, since we have never known you to be incorrect. And to anyone who didn't engage brain before opening mouth.......I think an apology to Coastal would be in order, so that sniping may cease & everyone can join the lines at the gas stations!
Mirador said:
I see you remain faithful to you principle, you stayed home the day they announced a brain shortage. You were right, no need to hurry. As a French humorist said "Intelligence is the best reparted think on earth:everyone believes he has enough to judge the others".
When I have the choice between being in the happy few rather than in the sad mass, well, guess what ?
We live in a country where one has to learn how to defend oneself and too bad for the others. I don't meant I don't care other people, but if I can have an information that might help me, it would be rather stupid not to use it.
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For any doubters
http://www.hoy.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=37684
The earlier report said ship turned back due to fog at Houston.........sounded like something out of the Twilight Zone.
http://www.hoy.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=37585
http://www.hoy.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=37684
The earlier report said ship turned back due to fog at Houston.........sounded like something out of the Twilight Zone.
http://www.hoy.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=37585
mountainfrog said:
I wouldn't count on the shortage being over..........
http://www.hoy.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=37706
I still don't have any additional information.
But when I do have, I will post it asap. BTW, regular and premium gas only went up .50 centavos which is essentially a non-increase; diesel however went up 3.80. If this was being based on fuel prices, one would expect a large across the board increase. Let's see what happens tomorrow.
Greg
But when I do have, I will post it asap. BTW, regular and premium gas only went up .50 centavos which is essentially a non-increase; diesel however went up 3.80. If this was being based on fuel prices, one would expect a large across the board increase. Let's see what happens tomorrow.
Greg
Coastal said:
I paid 2.60 per gallon of diesel (Mobil 2+) yesterday in NYC and I thought that was a rip. 3.80 per gallon? WOW!
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Sorry Mr. Loco, I guess I didn't make that very clear!
I was speaking of prices in Pesos RD. So, in usd, the diesel went up about 12 to 13 cents a gallon, bringing the total price per gallon to $ 2.28 usd per gallon (depending on your exchange rate, I used 30 RD/1USD). I find you post enlighting however, as I often hear folks from the US complaining that the prices here are much higher than the US.
Gringoloco said:
I was speaking of prices in Pesos RD. So, in usd, the diesel went up about 12 to 13 cents a gallon, bringing the total price per gallon to $ 2.28 usd per gallon (depending on your exchange rate, I used 30 RD/1USD). I find you post enlighting however, as I often hear folks from the US complaining that the prices here are much higher than the US.