Gas pumps in many states operate when the power grid is down. They simply switch over to backup generators (fueled by gasoline) to provide the electricity to ru

Gas pumps in many states operate when the power grid is down. They simply switch over to backup generators (fueled by gasoline) to provide the electricity to run the pumps. See e.g. https://www.abcactionnews.com/simplemost/how-do-gas-stations-pump-without-electricity https://www.abcactionnews.com/simplemost/how-do-gas-stations...