Hurricane Milton Causes Widespread Fuel Shortages in Florida
As Hurricane Milton impacts Florida, fuel shortages are significantly hindering recovery efforts, with nearly 75% of gas stations in the Tampa Bay area reportedly without fuel. Governor DeSantis has announced multiple temporary fuel distribution sites across the state, offering free gas to residents affected by the storm. Despite the reopening of Port Canaveral and efforts to restore fuel supply chains, many Floridians are scrambling to find gas as long lines form at the few stations that remain operational. Experts warn that the situation may take days to stabilize, complicating cleanup efforts for over a million residents still without power.
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