Miami gas stations run dry, motorists struggle with costs
Gas shortages and skyrocketing prices hit Miami, forcing some stations to run out of fuel and drivers to dig into their savings.
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Gas shortages and skyrocketing prices hit Miami, forcing some stations to run out of fuel and drivers to dig into their savings.
Some South Florida drivers say they are opting to stay home instead of filling up their gas tank.
President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.
To help consumers navigate the higher costs of food and goods, CBS News Miami spoke with Mark Hamrick, the Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate.
Experts attribute the interruptions to supply chain disruptions and a surge in demand, tied in part to panic buying.
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
President Trump indicated the Iran war may wrap up "very soon" and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushed U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.
Experts report the national average for gasoline has reached $4.01, the highest level since August 2022, following the start of the Russian war against Ukraine.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of gas in Florida as of Monday was $3.95.
According to a Nova Southeastern University economics professor, necessities such as groceries could become more expensive as fuel costs used to ship goods continue to rise.
The president threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by late Monday night Eastern Daylight Time.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Reggie Mignon, owner of Hollywood Collision Center for nearly 20 years, shared several tips, including when to fill up, car maintenance, and managing cargo.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Gas prices surged by a dollar in just a week across South Florida as uncertainty over the war in Iran rattled oil markets.
According to AAA, Florida's new average for a gallon of gas rose $0.56 in the last week.
The concern is warranted, as AAA Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins confirms more price increases are likely.
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
Warehouse club members are finding relief at outlets like Sam's Club, BJ's, and Costco.
Residents in South Florida are beginning to feel the increase four days into the conflict in the Middle East.
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
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The state average for regular unleaded gasoline continues its downward trend.
The department said the victim is not cooperating with police.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
Scattered showers will roll through both Miami-Dade and Broward counties starting at noon and running through the early evening hours.
After meeting Putin, President Trump's envoys are expected to discuss a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
The department said the victim is not cooperating with police.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
Scattered showers will roll through both Miami-Dade and Broward counties starting at noon and running through the early evening hours.
After meeting Putin, President Trump's envoys are expected to discuss a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
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Degnis Bofill, who won a 2022 Latin Grammy, is being held at the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County while his asylum case is pending.
Tania Rosa Rodriguez, 57, applied for naturalization in 2017 and was granted citizenship in 2018.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Courtney Walter said her husband, Jorge Luis Eliecer Ruiz, was stopped by immigration agents on Aug. 3 in Coconut Creek.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
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