Florida officials: Some Citgo gasoline tainted with diesel

Some gasoline that came in through Tampa port mixed accidentally with diesel, which is not good for cars' engines.


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As Tropical Storm Idalia heads toward Florida, consumers may fill up on gasoline, but now there is an unpleasant complication. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says there was gasoline contamination caused by human error at the Port of Tampa that could impact cars' engines.

Gasoline purchased after 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, at stations supplied by Citgo from the Port of Tampa has a strong likelihood of being contaminated, state officials say.

Florida officials say Citgo could update the list of stores (below). The state department will also update the list as necessary as of result of increased fuel testing in the impacted areas, according to a Sunday news release.

 

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