For some finding a gas station with fuel is becoming less of a causal drive and more of a treasure hunt.

“Everywhere we went we had to be real cautious on how low we were running. We pulled into stations and they’re all covered; up we pulled in here and got lucky and found this place to fuel up," said driver Steve Whittaker.

“Daniel Island I know is out and there are long lines at the pump so I decided to fill up," said driver Erin Easton.

The lack of gas has been fueled by Hurricane Ike. It has forced gas refineries in the Gulf to cease production. The fear of running out has caused a rush at the pumps.  Some stations in Mount Pleasant, Downtown Charleston, and West Ashley are bone dry.

"I understand stuff is going on with the refineries because of the storm but that's hurting the economy and us as well because that's where we get most of our business from," said Tanisha Lipscomb who works at a local Circle K.

Maybe the hardest hit by the shortage was Michael Gathers. His truck ran out of gas right before the Ravenel Bridge, what's worse, it died in front of a gasless gas station.

“It wouldn’t do any good to push it here because they ain't got any," he said.

AAA officials are urging all drivers to use restraint when filling up until gas levels are back to normal.

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