ATLANTA (MyFOX Atlanta) -- The drought at the pump is still hitting Atlanta hard. Now, state and industry officials said they are working as fast as they can to restore fuel and are urging people not to panic.
Many motorists drove around metro Atlanta on Monday searching for any gas station that had fuel. Throughout the day, vehicles were lined up at gas stations in a desperate attempt to fill up on gas. Experts said Georgia’s gas shortage will likely continue for the next couple of days.
The president of a local petroleum company wants the federal government to wave the mandated clean burning fuel for the metro area. However in a written statement, the Environmental Protection Agency said "Localized shortages generally are not a fuel supply disruption for which a waiver may be granted."
The state has relaxed driving time restrictions for fuel haulers and is allowing more fuel to be carried in each load.
In the meantime, drivers are being asked to calm down and only gas up when they really need it.
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