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Florida Suffers Growing Gasoline Shortage As Residents Prepare For Irma

Refineries were already affected by Hurricane Harvey. Now comes Irma, which is causing huge gasoline shortages in southern Florida. One firm estimates that 30 to 40 percent of Florida gas stations are out of fuel, and the twin storms are affecting gas prices all over the country.

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Jim Zarroli is an NPR correspondent based in New York. He covers economics and business news.