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Omaha drivers report gas station supply issues across the metro; Pillen signs EO to help
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Key Points:
- Multiple gas stations in the Omaha metro area, including Sam’s Club and Casey’s locations, are experiencing fuel shortages, with some completely out of gas, according to viewer reports and social media posts.
- Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued an executive order effective through November 18 to address fuel supply challenges, building on a federal waiver that eases restrictions for interstate fuel truck drivers.
- The executive order aims to ensure adequate fuel access for farmers, businesses, and families amid increased demand caused by global supply disruptions and a busy harvest season.
- The Nebraska Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association acknowledges the severity of the shortages but attributes part of the issue to "panic buying," urging drivers to avoid filling up simultaneously to prevent worsening the supply problem.
- Governor Pillen has previously signed orders to combat diesel costs by increasing livestock truck load capacity and providing tax refunds for clear diesel used in agriculture.
