TAMPA, Fla. – Florida gasoline supplies began to show signs of recovery Monday following a widespread shortage caused by Hurricane Milton, according to the American Automobile Association.
AAA also said gas prices were holding steady Sunday with an average of $3.10 per gallon. That price is the same as last week, 5 cents less than last month and 27 cents less than last year.
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Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton were still struggling to get gas Saturday as a widespread shortage gripped the state.
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According to AAA, the surging demand and power outages contributed to the temporary gasoline outages across Central Florida and along evacuation routes.
However, AAA said conditions were improving. Florida’s ports and all but two gasoline terminals were back open for tanker trucks to fill up and make round-the-clock deliveries.
On Sunday night, state officials told AAA that 20% of gas stations in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties did not have gasoline. And while others do have fuel, they do not have electricity to power the pumps.
Officials also told AAA that they expected 85% of Florida filling stations to have gas by Monday night, with supplies expected to be back to normal by Wednesday morning.
AAA shared the following tips to maximize fuel economy
- Combine errands and carpool to limit driving time
- Slow down: Fuel economy peaks at around 50 mph on most cars, then drops off as speeds increase.
- Drive conservatively: Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduce fuel economy.
- Check your tire inflation: Underinflated tires reduce fuel economy and increase the risk of a tire blowout.
- Remove excess weight in your vehicle: Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1-2%.