Little tip, I managed a gas station chain. Mid grade gas comes from the same tank as premium gas. 😉

I agree with your statement and believe the whole gas crisis is contrived. Today, a post came out that the problem has been fixed. Also, we have no issue with gas where I live. No lines and some people are not even aware that anyone was experiencing long lines at the pumps.

The other thing is even if the electronics were hacked, the system has to have manual back-ups. Same as water systems. Someone can always turn a valve manually.

I read on another post that some else tried the pump that not in service and it also worked, spread the word for others to try and not just accept the premium.