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Gas Stations Run Low on Fuel as Drivers Fill Up for the Storm

Local fueling stations have seen increased traffic as drivers prepare for Hurricane Irene.

Hurricane Irene’s stroll through Monmouth County is putting the issue of gas back in the spotlight. The gas stations along Route 35 have been hotspots since Wednesday.

Two of the gas stations in Eatontown ran out of gas. The one off Tinton Avenue and Route 35 ran out Friday evening within four hours. However, they are refilled and are ready to go. The manager, Jesse Taha, says the station will remain open and will continue to operate on normal business hours. The only change will be a $0.03 increase in the gas prices. The off Wyckoff Road is only selling diesel fuel. They ran out of gas around 11 a.m. Saturday after receiving a delivery on Friday, said a manager.

The off Route 35 and South Street in Eatontown has also been out of gas since Saturday morning. The manager said the station was depleted of gas within a 24-hour time span on Friday. The convenience store is still open and the station is waiting to be refilled.

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The only gas station along Route 35 that was not operating was the off Tinton Avenue and Route 35, across from Fort Monmouth.

In Tinton Falls, the station at the corner of Wayside Road and Water Street is in full service. The station received a refill Friday morning; “I timed it pretty descent,” said the owner Pete McPartland. The owner added that his sales had tripled Friday and he sold about 5,000 gallons, 3,500 gallons up from his usual amount. Eagle’s prices went up $0.04 Friday.

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The Wawa gas station off Shafto Road will be closing early Saturday and will re-open on Sunday at noon.  The manager reported that the station hasn’t ran out of gas and they are holding up well.

All the gas stations mentioned that have auto body shops, like Exxon and Eagle Gas, are open.

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