Here's how to make the most out of the gas you have in the tank
MIAMI - Frustrated because you could not fuel up? Authorities are urging patience. The gas-supply situation in Miami-Dade and Broward is expected to get better soon.
The shortage of fuel across South Florida is due to last week's torrential rain and subsequent flooding that led to a gas delivery delay.
This week, South Floridians relied pretty much on word of mouth to find service stations that had gas through apps like NexDoor or Ring.
The app GasBuddy is updating locations that have gas in real-time.
The mayor of Broward County has asked for patience and believes Port Everglades fuel deliveries will return to normal soon.
In the meantime, here is what you can do to make the most of the gas you already have in your tank:
1. Stay within the speed limit and avoid aggressive driving.
2. Leave for work or school earlier when there is less congestion.
3. Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
4. Try not to use your AC.
5. Ask a family member or friend if they can spare gas. You can always provide a gas can.
6. Get a ride with a friend or family member to wherever you need to go.
7. Use a ridesharing service.
We all need our vehicles, but if you can't find gas, you can always take public transportation.
Ask around at work or school to see if you can carpool with someone who has an electric vehicle.
Finally, you may want to consider pulling that bike out of the shed and start pedaling.
Here's to hoping things get back to normal, soon.