Wyoming governor signs order aiming to alleviate fuel shortages
By Brendan LaChance on July 20, 2021
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CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order which his office says aims to “help prevent potential gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel shortages.”
The governor’s office said Tuesday that demand for fuel has increased as the country moves out of the COVID-19 pandemic and that Wyoming is seeing increased numbers of travelers on the roadways. In addition, wildfire season is increasing demand for various fuels across the U.S. West.
“It is critical that we have adequate fuel supplies,” Gordon said. “This is particularly necessary for air support during this fire season. These emergency rules will help increase fuel deliveries without potentially harmful delays.”