It is not just finding gas that is difficult right now; it is also finding the right kind of gas for your car. Many vehicles require premium or mid grade fuel and most stations just don't have it.

Friday afternoon Monica Baker was searching for gas in downtown Augusta.

“I let it get too low,” Baker said.

If she does happen to find a station where gas is flowing, she may also find a sign that says regular only.

“If I can't find mid grade I'll have to put regular in,” Baker said.

Drivers, like Baker, who need premium or mid grade gas for their cars are now being forced to get what they can.

“I don't feel too bad if it's just a one time thing,” Baker said.

But what if it is more than once? Grady Knight of C & C Automotive said using regular gas in these cars shouldn't hurt if it is not for too long.

“I would say no longer then a month or two depending on your type of driving,” Knight said.

Knight said one of the biggest differences in using regular fuel will be in your engine's power, so take it easy. Don't accelerate quickly, when passing other cars or taking off from stops. If not you could have some problems.

“If they continue to do it and keep forcing the engine to drive like they are used to making it go then they could potentially do damage,” Knight said.

But if you want to do more than change your driving style there's a product that claims to boost octane levels in regular fuel which has a level of 87. Mid grade has a level of 89 and premium ranges from 91 to 93.

“If they have a vehicle that says 91 or 93 octane fuel must be used in the car those will be the kind of consumers that would want to consider the use of that octane booster,” Knight said.

He said these boosters can be helpful. But Baker is not going to try it.

“In terms of the owners manual you shouldn't use any type of additive,” she said.

And Baker said if premium is out for too long her family may have to make a change.

“We'll just maybe use one car,” she said.

Many automotive stores said octane booster has been flying off of their shelves. It costs about $7.00 a bottle.