Pipeline company Buckeye Partners is shutting its Tampa, Florida, fuel terminals today as Hurricane Milton approaches the state's west coast.
Buckeye's Tampa North and Tampa South terminals have over 1mn bl of gasoline, ultra low sulfur diesel, ultra low sulfur heating oil and ethanol storage capacity with truck, marine and pipeline access.
The Buckeye terminals — alongside Citgo and Kinder Morgan terminals in Tampa — are shutting today in anticipation of the storm slated to make landfall late Wednesday, the company said today.
Florida governor Ron DeSantis warned earlier today of the likelihood of significant damage to the port of Tampa that will affect fuel supply in the state after Milton passes through.
"Buckeye will work to safely restore operations as soon as possible," the company said.
