Gov. Granholm asks drivers to avoid panicking at the pump
Gov. Granholm asks drivers to avoid panicking at the pump Save Email Print
Posted: 10:25 PM Sep 12, 2008
 Last Updated: 10:25 PM Sep 12, 2008
21 comments
A | A | A

With Hurricane Ike bearing down on the Gulf Coast region, many Americans are worried that gas prices may increase in response.

Around South Bend, however, the prices have not jumped very much, and most stayed below $4.00 a gallon Friday.

But Kentucky's governor declared a state of emergency and invoked the state's anti-gouging law after prices rose dramatically.

Michigan's governor also spoke out, telling drivers that there is no reason to worry yet about gas prices increasing.

"Please do not panic," urged Gov. Jennifer Granholm. "There should not be a rush to gas stations. There is ample supply now to meet the current demand."

Granholm pledged to find and prosecute any gas stations involved with price gouging.
More Stories
Focus on Faith: Faith at the Fair!

Sundays with Steve: As American as apple pie!

Merrillville bridge collapse injures more than a dozen people

South Bend crews fight early morning fire and fog

 Three classic American rockers entertain Michiana at the Cove

Carmichael returns to RedBud; first-time winner crowned

North Liberty, LaPorte celebrate Fourth of July with parades

RedBud once again brings in big crowd to boost Buchanan economy
Post Your Comments
First Name:
Location:
Enter Comments: characters left
Email (optional):
By posting this comment I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:
You must agree to the Terms of Service to continue.
Read Comments
Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.
Posted by: M on Sep 15, 2008 at 09:19 AM
I think OPEC blamed the recent jump ON Gustav damage(Anon at 3:31).
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 14, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Why did the prices not seem to jump with Gustav but they did a lot more with Ike? Is it because it's larger, it's doing more damage to them down there? I never saw any real jump with Gustav and I was ready for it..
Posted by: joe Location: mi on Sep 14, 2008 at 06:41 AM
why dont we pick a day of the week that we do not buy any gas.we have to show we all can do this.
Posted by: karen Location: benton harbor on Sep 14, 2008 at 05:24 AM
why is gas 4.19 a gallon from 3.69 please look into that most stations are that and higher
Posted by: Michelle Location: Michigan on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:39 PM
They won't call it gas gouging they will call it highway robbery.
Posted by: anonymous Location: Phoenix, AZ on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:22 PM
That's funny -- gas prices here in Phoenix are about 3.35 to 3.50 max...
Posted by: Mark on Sep 13, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Paid $3.95 at 9:00 am today, corner of Ironwood and 23. Stop the rumor mongering.
Posted by: yea right Location: MI on Sep 13, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Already $4 in one day.
Posted by: Mike Location: Sellers on Sep 13, 2008 at 04:06 PM
that's Ironic- it "jumped" to 5.24 a gallon in White Pigeon yesterday- can MORE politicians please stop talking out of their a**es?
Posted by: Sporty Location: LaPorte on Sep 13, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Ok,so prices are going up and gas is in 'short supply'. What that tells me is we 1. Don't have enough refineries 2. Have no place to store produced gas,no inventory. If we have no gas in storage anywhere,we're in trouble. And I'd have to ask why is that the case? And more than likely that ISN'T the case and we DO have some supply of gasoline in storage and it IS gouging!I would find it very hard to believe we are running a 'just in time' gasoline refining operation. Maybe the country needs a 'gasoline reserve' too? One thing I would do is >force< the Oil. Co's to build more refineries. This isn't a option,it's a directive as there are national interests at stake. At least two more large ones and not in the same spot there in Texas,so one friggin hurricane can't knock em all out. We need to start taking a hardline with these Oil Co's. No more letting them dictate the conversation,you either do it or pay a nice,large,'record' fine...
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 13, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Wake up people! If you want the price of gas to go down boycott the gas stations. It wouldn't kill any of you to let your car or truck sit for 2-3 days. And whatever you do NEVER, I REPEAT NEVER fill up. You are only aiding the gouging by filling your tank. If they can't move the gas to the consumers you will see the cost come down. Simple economics, supply and demand.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 13, 2008 at 11:56 AM
you know price on grape rd is at $5 a gal
Posted by: me Location: cassopolis on Sep 13, 2008 at 10:29 AM
With everyone rushing to the pumps the oil companys/gas companys want that then they would say well the demand is there. So if you need to put gas you should but if you really don't wait to put the gas. It is actually the people who make the price go up because the panic.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 13, 2008 at 09:34 AM
I was told yesterday that gas will go up to $5 per gallon by the end of the day... So, I went out and filled up mt gas tank, not been out yet to see if the rumor was true.
Posted by: mark on Sep 13, 2008 at 09:17 AM
so much for a free market civilized world. any reason what so ever raises the price of gas anymore
Posted by: Glenn Location: Nappanee on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:09 AM
As with everything else, price gouging laws will only ever be effective if enforced. And they're not. When someone yells "fire", someone has to be rational, but none of us individualy are as dumb as all of us collectively.
Posted by: Sporty Location: LaPorte on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:07 AM
Prices this morning in LaPorte were at $4.39/gal. Unbelievable. How about MITCH calling for a emergency and anti-gouging laws to be enacted here? Wouldn't surprise me if by this afternoon we're at $4.75 or much higher...why? Because there's zero,nada oversight over gas pricing and we can be ripped blind....that's why.
Posted by: rp Location: Elkhart on Sep 13, 2008 at 03:27 AM
Got an email this morning from friend. His dad delivers fuel. Wholesale price of gas is $4.30 a gallon today. Some stations in Michigan are at $5.50 already.
Posted by: Don on Sep 13, 2008 at 12:43 AM
who started the over $5.00 a gallon rumor? Everbody in niles was talking about it and long lines to fill up. I haven't seen anything in the news that proves this right????
Posted by: Kathy Location: South Bend on Sep 12, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Indiana's governor should look into the gas gauging that is going on in South Bend. Price for crude oil is below $100 a barrel, yet the price at the pump went up from $3.62 to $3.99 a gallon - that is $.37 in just 36 hours. What's the scoop?
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:46 PM
They should do the same thing in Indiana, but our governor doesn't give a damn so the gas stations continue to gouge and "steal" from us everyday!!!

WNDU News Poll
There are currently no active polls at this time.
Click here to view other polls on our site and past poll results.
Most Popular Headlines