Fill-Up Early, evacuate early and stretch your fuel

With hurricane season here Hurricane Ike on the horizon,, Shell Oil Products US and Motiva Enterprises LLC are encouraging consumers to prepare for potential evacuations and do their part to maximize fuel supply. During a hurricane, temporary and sporadic supply interruptions may be unavoidable; however, Shell and Motiva have put many systems in place from their offshore rigs to their retail stations to better maintain consistent supply of gasoline for consumers. There are also steps that consumers can take during a Hurricane Watch to prepare their vehicle, stretch their fuel and help maintain supply during a crisis.