I should also not that the Petroleum folks haven't done a very good PR job with the situation themselves.
In a small newspaper some of the little guys have stood up to the bashing they've taken. See
http://www.clippertoday.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=17123 - Gasoline dealers fuming over blame game:
“It’s a joke, what’s being said about us in the media,” Gobler said. “Uninformed people are making judgements way too fast.”
I've bought gas from Kevin (Gobler). He's a class act and I'm glad he isn't afraid to defend himself.