Looking for gas stations that still have fuel? Here’s one way to check
As Hurricane Ian moves into the Gulf Coast, GasBuddy, an app that allows users to see real-time fuel prices, activated a fuel availability tracker. The feature helps drivers find gas in light of expected fuel shortages related to Ian.
Through user reports, GasBuddy will identify stations that don’t have gasoline, diesel or power to save drivers time. Stations with shortages will be highlighted in orange on the app’s map, and display icons will indicate which services aren’t available.
Users can report a station through the quick reporting button, which only appears if close to the station, or by editing the station detail page. You can download the app here.
As you travel to these gas stations be aware of prices that seem much higher than normal. Price gouging is known to occur during natural disasters, and officals remind residents to be vigilante.
Attorney General Ashley Moody opened a price gouging hotline at 866-966-7226, where consumers can report exorbitant prices to the state. Offenders could face a hefty fine.
