‘Possibly Widespread’: Citgo gasoline from the Port of Tampa is contaminated with diesel, FDACS says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you filled up your car at a Citgo-delivered local gas station on Saturday, you may have been affected by a “potentially widespread” fuel spill.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said the contamination was human error at the Port of Tampa, which contaminated fuel for Citgo-served gas stations.
“Any fuel purchased after 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26, from Citgo-servicing service stations located in the Port of Tampa has a high probability of being contaminated with diesel fuel,” reads an FDACS release. “At this time, Citgo will not publish the list of service stations that received contaminated fuel.”
According to the department, the Port of Tampa serves stations “in the greater Tampa area north of Chiefland and on the west side of Florida south of Naples.” These stations may include BJs, 7-Elevens and other unbranded stations.
Gas stations affected by the contamination have been asked to stop selling petrol until the fuel is replaced and the tanks cleaned.
If you have obtained fuel from these stations after the above period, it may have caused vehicles or generators to malfunction.
“FDEM is coordinating with petroleum traders, ports and all other stakeholders to ensure this disruption does not become widespread and residents have smooth access to fuel,” the press release said. “Upon direction from the governor, FDEM has already waived size, weight and hour restrictions in order to move resources into the state as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
Citgo has released the following list of affected gas stations in Florida:
- Big Dan’s Car Wash: 39522 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs
- 7-Eleven: 3437 US Highway 19, Holiday
- 7-Eleven: 13411 Fish Hawk Blvd, Lithia
- 7-Eleven: 4325 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres
- 7-Eleven: 12750 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers
- 7-Eleven: 290 Lakeland Park Road, Lakeland
- 7-Eleven: 720 Chiquita Blvd, North Cape Coral
- 7-Eleven: 2604 Skyline Boulevard, Cape Coral
- 7-Eleven: 940 S Broad St., Brooksville
- 7-Eleven: 1626 Meadow Road, Lehigh Acres
- 7-Eleven: 2401 James Redman Parkway, Plant City
- 7-Eleven: 601 Pine Island Rd. SW, Cape Coral
- 7-Eleven: 6050 Dean Dairy Road, Zephyrhills
- 7-Eleven: 714 Burnt Store Road, Cape Coral
- BJ’s Wholesale: 1929 Pine Island Road NE, Cape Coral
- BJ’s Wholesale: 9372 Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers
- BJ’s Wholesale: 13585 NE 86th Path, Lady Lakes
- Handy Foods Store No. 86: 21321 Palm Beach Blvd., Alva
- Handy Foods Store No. 87: 3205 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres
- Superday CITGO: 1595 South McCall Road, Port Charlotte
- Bolton One LLC: 15434 US Highway 19, Hudson
- JHW #310 – DBA Avenue CITGO: 11867 N. Williams St., Dunellon
- AL Prime – Daytona Beach: 1898 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
- Quick and easy stop: 4529 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota
- Palmer’s Easy Stop: 903 Cattleman Rd., Sarasota
- Faulkenburg CITGO: 5320 Faulkenburg Road, Tampa
- Fine Dining and Gas: 310 N Central Ave., Umatilla
- 2K Express 5: 6202 N 40th St., Tampa
- Perfection Station 5: 9931 N Florida Ave., Tampa
If you are affected, you can call 1-800-HELP-FLA or file a complaint online at www.fdacs.gov.
