Even as power returns to parts of the region assailed by Hurricane Sandy, millions of drivers seeking gasoline appear likely to face at least several more days of persistent shortages.
Drivers in the New York area have been struggling to find gasoline ever since Hurricane Sandy slammed the New York area last week, causing power outages and port closures. The gasoline shortage has delayed relief efforts, deprived workers of pay, and caused frustration for many.
Gasoline is scarce mostly because of power outages. Electricity is necessary for refining gasoline and delivering it to drivers. Since utilities have begun restoring power and the New York harbor has partially reopened, the crisis is expected to abate in the next several days. Still, the scarcity of gasoline inconvenienced many on Saturday.
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