Long lines have been reported at gas stations in South Florida as fuel distribution delays continued days after historic rainfall and flooding.
Last week's flooding caused issues in the distribution of fuel in South Florida. According to officials from Port Everglades, private petroleum companies that are based at the port and are responsible for storing and distributing gasoline had damage from flooding.
"The companies that are operational have been and are continuing to load trucks with fuel to deliver to gas stations 24/7," the port said in a statement Monday. "There are some companies that have damage from flooding like so many homes and other businesses in the area. They are working to restore their services."
Officials also said roads in and out of the fuel farms were flooded, which didn’t allow trucks to get to gas stations.
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NBC6 observed long lines at a Costco gas station in Pembroke Pines, where some drivers said they had been driving around all day just to look for gas.
Officials from Sunshine Gasoline Distributors — one of the largest gasoline distributors in South Florida — confirmed Friday that distribution was disrupted following Wednesday's storm.
Days later, Port Everglades and county officials were telling drivers to be patient and ensuring the public that they were working to deliver more gas throughout South Florida.
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