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Parts of Russia's Kuril Islands have run out of gasoline due to supply disruptions linked to drone strikes on oil refineries and increased demand, leading to temporary sales bans and regional shortages across Russia, with authorities discussing measures to stabilize supplies.
Energy-rich countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Iran, and Iraq, are struggling to meet the power demands of their citizens during scorching summer temperatures, leading to rolling blackouts and protests. Factors such as a lack of maintenance, rising population, falling gas output, and aging power grids have contributed to the energy crisis. Egypt denies a gas shortage but acknowledges rocketing demand, while Iran has shut banks and urged people to consume less electricity. The situation highlights the challenges faced by energy exporters in keeping their citizens cool during brutal summer heatwaves.
Severe weather and panic buying have led to a gas shortage in South Florida, with over 55% of gas stations in Miami/Fort Lauderdale and over 34% of gas stations in West Palm Beach without fuel. The shortage in Port Everglades, where only nine of 12 gas terminals were working as of Thursday morning, is causing strain on the Fort Lauderdale region. Additional gas reserves are being sent to address the issue, and the American Automobile Association estimates that it will take about a week for the issue to clear up.
Senator Marco Rubio was criticized on Twitter after he posted a video complaining about the gas shortage in South Florida without offering any solutions or ideas. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other commenters noted that "the 'they' here is you" and suggested that Rubio, who works in the government, should contact Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to find out what the problems are and give people specific updates. The Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas have been dealing with major gas shortages this week after a storm disrupted the supply chain and prompted panic-buying from consumers.
Gas delivery delays continue to cause frustration for drivers and gas station owners in South Florida following last week's severe flooding at Port Everglades. The Florida Division of Emergency Management is sending 500,000 gallons of fuel to southeast Florida to alleviate the shortage. Gas Buddy reports that about 20% of stations in Palm Beach County did not have gas on Tuesday compared to 50% in Dade and Broward. Officials urge drivers not to panic and hoard gasoline, as there is no shortage, but a challenge in keeping up with higher demand.
Drivers in Palm Beach County are facing long lines and gas shortages due to fuel delivery disruptions caused by historic flooding in Broward County. Many are struggling to find gas and waiting in long lines to fill up their tanks. Port Everglades, which is home to many of the fuel ships that provide gas throughout South Florida, is still making deliveries and additional petroleum companies have been operating at the port as truck drivers work around the clock to deliver gas to the stations.
South Florida drivers are facing fuel shortages due to the historic rainfall that flooded Port Everglades, which supplies all the gas, diesel, and jet fuel to the four South Florida counties. Although the issue is not supply, but distribution, the 1,200 trucks that transport fuel from the port daily were halted for close to 36 hours because of the storm. The shortage has led to long lines, bagged pumps, and signs that read "no gas," causing frustration among drivers and spilling into gas stations themselves.