Miami Gas Prices Surge as Stations Run Dry

Motorists struggle with soaring costs, forced to dip into savings to fill up

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:55pm

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Gas shortages and skyrocketing prices have hit Miami, forcing some stations to run out of fuel and drivers to dig into their savings to afford the high costs at the pump. Motorists report prices have nearly doubled, with some paying $40 to fill up compared to just $25 previously.

Why it matters

The gas price crisis in Miami is part of a broader supply chain disruption impacting the entire state of Florida, with the average price per gallon reaching over $4 statewide. This is putting a significant financial strain on residents, especially those with long commutes or who rely on their vehicles for work.

The details

On Monday, a gas station at Northwest 103rd Street ran out of fuel, while across the street, drivers were forced to pay the high prices. Motorist Yveloune Ducheine said she used to fill up for $25, but now it costs $40. Analysts predict the situation will likely get worse before it improves, as the underlying supply chain issues have not been adequately addressed.

  • On Monday, a gas station at Northwest 103rd Street ran out of fuel.
  • As of Monday afternoon, the GasBuddy app listed the cheapest gas in Miami-Dade at $3.79 per gallon.

The players

Yveloune Ducheine

A Miami motorist who is struggling with the high gas prices, having to dip into her savings to afford filling up her car.

Patrick De Haan

An analyst with GasBuddy who predicts the gas price crisis in Miami will likely get worse before it improves.

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What they’re saying

“I used to fill my car for $25. And now $40.”

— Yveloune Ducheine, Miami Motorist

“That's looking very likely that it will get worse because we still haven't seen real attention paid to getting the strait reopened. We've heard the president mention that if it's not reopened things will escalate, but there's really not a whole lot of de-escalation.”

— Patrick De Haan, Analyst, GasBuddy

What’s next

Analysts say the situation will likely get worse before it improves, as the underlying supply chain issues have not been adequately addressed. The president has warned that if the strait is not reopened soon, gas prices will continue to escalate.

The takeaway

The gas price crisis in Miami is part of a broader supply chain disruption impacting the entire state of Florida, putting a significant financial strain on residents who are forced to dip into their savings just to afford filling up their vehicles. This highlights the need for policymakers to take urgent action to address the root causes of the supply chain issues and provide relief to struggling consumers.