Gas stations in Florida are facing fuel shortages as Hurricane Milton approaches, with roughly one in six stations running out of gas. According to GasBuddy, a fuel tracking platform, as of 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, 17.4% of gas stations in the state have reported being out of fuel, up from 14.5% earlier in the day.
Motorists evacuating the area are advised to seek out major travel stops with larger underground tanks and more resources, such as trucks and drivers. Large chains with multiple locations are also recommended for those in need of fuel. Despite the shortages, GasBuddy's head of petroleum analysis assures that fuel is still flowing, but stations are struggling to keep up with the demand.
