Hurricane Milton hampers gasoline supply chain
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., reveals how the state is dealing with the threat of Hurricane Milton on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida late Wednesday night and residents in areas impacted by the life-threatening storm are likely to see disruptions to gasoline supplies until the storm has passed and shipments resume.
Gas shortages were reported at stations in parts of central Florida earlier this week as residents in the area filled up their tanks and hit the road for destinations outside of Milton's path. Others stocked up on gasoline to fuel generators that would be relied upon to keep the lights on in the event of a power outage.
The American Petroleum Institute (API), which represents the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, said that industry members are working with government officials on addressing supply issues and to set the stage for a return to normal operations once it is possible.
«Our industry is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and will work with state and federal officials to help alleviate supply issues and enable normal operations to resume as quickly and safely as possible after the storm has passed,» said API spokesperson Scott Lauermann in a statement to FOX Business.
HURRICANE MILTON DRIVES GAS SHORTAGE IN FLORIDA AS RESIDENTS FLEE STORM
People line up in their cars for fuel at a gas station ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall in Lakeland, Florida. (Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)
A spokesperson for ExxonMobil told FOX Business, «Our primary focus is the safety and well being of our employees and Florida communities. We recognize that fuel supply is critical, and we're working to supply our Port Everglades fuels
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