This morning the first place I stopped in College Station was empty. HEB had fuel and long lines.The gas shortage is hitting Austin now. It was total chaos yesterday. Every gas station was either packed with huge lines, or they were vacant because they were out already. One gas station told me that it may be at least a week before they can get gas again.
Thankfully our cars our full, and I have some gas on hand at home and at work. I have no patience for dealing with that madness, mostly because it as you said.....a self made crisis.