3 Florida Sites Offer Free Fuel Amid Hurricane Shortages, More to Open

DeSantis said there are plans to open additional sites offering free fuel in Tampa, Pinellas County, and possibly Sarasota, depending on demand.

A man cleans debris inside a gas station store after a tornado hit the area and caused severe damage as Hurricane Milton swept through, in Lakewood Park, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2024. Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Oct. 12 that the state has opened three sites where residents can get free gasoline, with the move meant to ease fuel shortages caused by Hurricane Milton.

DeSantis said at a press conference in Plant City, Florida that Floridians can receive up to 10 gallons of free gas per vehicle, with the three distribution sites located in Plant City and the Florida towns of Bradenton and St. Petersburg.