As Hurricane Milton threatens Florida, the demand for fuel has surged across the state. Evacuees fleeing the storm's projected path and residents preparing for potential power outages have caused a significant strain on gas stations.
According to GasBuddy, as of Tuesday morning, 14.5% of gas stations statewide were without fuel, a sharp increase from just 3% on Monday. The situation is even more dire in areas under mandatory evacuation orders, with some cities like Fort Myers reporting that 70% of gas stations had run out of fuel.
