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Do you really think that raising (e.g.) gas prices by a large margin will somehow redirect resources to getting more gas into those areas? * The gas stations w
by pyre 14y ago
Do you really think that raising (e.g.) gas prices by a large margin will somehow redirect resources to getting more gas into those areas?
* The gas stations without electricity aren't to get electricity any fast because the price of gas is higher.
* Gasoline shipments aren't going to come any faster.
* New gas stations aren't going to pop up as entrepreneurs move into the area to capitalize on increased demand for gas.
A disaster isn't necessarily a 'market force.' No one is going to get supplies into a disaster zone faster because they are trying to turn a quick buck. Especially since it isn't like they can setup shop and expect the increased prices to persist.
- jlgreco 14y agoRaising prices will reduce the amount of gas people are willing to put into their cars when they finally do pull up to a working pump. If more people only fill up partially, then more people will be able to make due for a time.
- fr0sty 14y ago> The gas stations without electricity aren't to get electricity any fast because the price of gas is higher. If you can sell gas for $10/gal then it becomes worthwhile to get a generator and start pumping gas. If you can't sell gas at a premium you won't bother. You could say the same for anyone with a truck that has a bulk tank. If they could go house to house selling gasoline at a premium you can bet good money people would be trucking in thousands of gallons of fuel for generators. But that's price gouging so everyone goes without...