By Town Crier Staff Report

Despite reports of local price gauging and panic buying, the nation’s gas supply has not been impacted by the attack on America, according to a statement released by the American Automobile Association of Northern California.

“Any concerns regarding gasoline shortages are artificial and rumor-driven,” said spokesman Atle Erlingsson.

Motorists were reported to be lined up to purchase gasoline and claims of local price-gouging have been made, but these incidents are isolated and do not appear to be a problem.

Prior to the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C., Sept. 11, local gas prices were $1.80 per gallon; state prices were $1.71 per gallon and national prices were $1.52 a gallon. Prices rose one cent a gallon on the average following the attacks, according to an AAA report.