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District of Columbia
29%
Georgia
23%
South Carolina
20%
North Carolina
19%
Tennessee
10%
Virginia
10%
Florida
8%
Maryland
8%

Gas Shortage by State 2024

Gas Shortage by State 2024

Gas shortages have recently become a concern across various states in the United States, sparking worries among consumers and policymakers alike. While the exact causes may vary, including factors such as supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and unexpected shutdowns of critical infrastructure, the consequences are often felt nationwide. Reports from sources like GasBuddy and the Energy Information Administration indicate fluctuations in gas availability, with some regions experiencing more severe shortages than others.

In response to these shortages, government agencies and energy companies are working to address the issue by implementing measures to stabilize supply chains and increase fuel reserves. Additionally, consumers are encouraged to remain vigilant and adopt practices such as conserving fuel, carpooling, and exploring alternative transportation options to mitigate the impact of shortages on their daily lives. Despite the challenges posed by gas shortages, proactive efforts from both public and private sectors aim to alleviate the situation and ensure a reliable supply of fuel for communities across the country.

Gas Shortage by State 2024

  • Despite fears that the Israel-Hamas War and the EU boycott on Russian fuel (a response to the Russo-Ukrainian War) would lead to gas shortages, no US state experienced a shortage in 2023. Fuel price hikes were common, however.
  • As of 2023, the most recent fuel shortage in the US occurred in 2021, when a cyberattack caused the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Gas Pipeline, which served the Southeastern US. As a result, gasoline supplies in several states were restricted for approximately two weeks, with some stations running out completely.

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State
Stations Without Gasoline (01 June 2021)
No Gasoline (13 May 2021)
Natural Gas Storage Capacity August 2023 (MMcf)
District of Columbia29%47%
Georgia23%49%
South Carolina20%54%
North Carolina19%71%
Tennessee10%34%2400
Virginia10%55%8960
Florida8%49%
Maryland8%34%64000
Alabama0%9%43600
Alaska0%0%83592
Arkansas0%0%21972
California0%0%604048
Colorado0%0%141407
Delaware0%5%
Illinois0%0%1018770
Indiana0%0%113537
Iowa0%0%288210
Kansas0%0%282986
Kentucky0%3%221695
Louisiana0%0%741606
Michigan0%0%1076066
Minnesota0%0%7000
Mississippi0%7%330234
Missouri0%0%13845
Montana0%0%376225
Nebraska0%0%34850
New Jersey0%1%
New Mexico0%0%89100
New York0%0%242791
Ohio0%0%575109
Oklahoma0%0%372655
Oregon0%0%36459
Pennsylvania0%0%763296
Texas0%0%860439
Utah0%0%124509
Washington0%0%46900
West Virginia0%6%533175
Wyoming0%0%155995
showing: 38 rows

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