‘Widespread fuel contamination’ reported at some Florida gas stations as Idalia looms

Florida officials are warning of potentially widespread fuel contamination that could harm engines in gas purchased after a certain date, coinciding with the approach of Tropical Storm Idalia and potentially leaving residents stranded on the road.

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8/27/2023

Florida officials warn contaminated gas could damage cars. Here’s where it was sold

Fuel purchased after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Citgo gas stations supplied by the Port of Tampa may be contaminated, potentially causing engine damage or affecting operability.

8/29/2023

Southwest Florida gas stations received contaminated gasoline ahead...

Tropical Storm Idalia is approaching Florida's Gulf Coast, and state officials have discovered that gas distributed from the Port of Tampa has been contaminated, potentially affecting drivers in Southwest Florida.

8/29/2023

Potentially contaminated fuel at Southwest Florida gas stations

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has warned that human error has resulted in potential fuel contamination at the Port of Tampa, affecting stations in Southwest Florida, with a strong likelihood of diesel fuel contamination for fuel purchased after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, at stations supplied by Citgo.

8/29/2023

Nearly 20 Tampa Bay-area gas stations grappling with potential contamination as Idalia approaches

Nearly 20 Gulf Coast gas stations in Florida remain under a stop-sale order as Hurricane Idalia approaches, due to a fuel contamination issue caused by human error at the Port of Tampa.

8/29/2023

Florida updates list of gas stations affected by Citgo fuel contamination

Several gas stations in Florida may have received contaminated gas mixed with diesel fuel, leading to potential harm or engine disablement, with some stations cleared and others newly identified as affected.

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Posted 8/27/2023, 9:11:15 PM

‘Widespread fuel contamination’ reported at some Florida gas stations as Idalia looms

tampabay.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/27/2023

Florida officials warn contaminated gas could damage cars. Here’s where it was sold

Fuel purchased after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Citgo gas stations supplied by the Port of Tampa may be contaminated, potentially causing engine damage or affecting operability.

8/29/2023

Southwest Florida gas stations received contaminated gasoline ahead...

8/29/2023

Potentially contaminated fuel at Southwest Florida gas stations

8/29/2023

Nearly 20 Tampa Bay-area gas stations grappling with potential contamination as Idalia approaches

Nearly 20 Gulf Coast gas stations in Florida remain under a stop-sale order as Hurricane Idalia approaches, due to a fuel contamination issue caused by human error at the Port of Tampa.

8/29/2023

Florida updates list of gas stations affected by Citgo fuel contamination