There are 12 states with active fuel emergencies in effect as of Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Severe weather and operational disruptions at refineries in the eastern U.S. and Midwest have significantly impacted fuel supply and transportation.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared a regional fuel emergency on Dec. 12. FMCSA has extended this order, covering nine eastern states, through Jan. 15 because “emergency conditions have not abated.”
FMCSA enacted a separate similar order for mostly Midwestern states that will also remain in effect until Jan. 15.
These declarations grant relief from maximum driving time for eligible motor carriers and drivers transporting heating fuel, propane, natural gas and heating oil in the affected states.
Updated fuel prices and road conditions are available on LandLine.Media.
Of the states that have declared fuel emergencies, Kansas and Rhode Island are the most recent to do so.
The Kansas hours-of-service waiver for fuel transportation applies to drivers assisting with emergency relief efforts in all counties. It will be effective through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Rhode Island’s declaration is specific to home heating fuel and applies to intrastate as well as interstate commerce. Drivers should maintain a copy of it to demonstrate they are delivering essential goods or services to the affected locations.
The declaration in Rhode Island is effective through Jan. 6.
A winter storm is forecast to impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast with blizzard conditions, while some regions have seen temperatures drop by as much as 50 degrees in 24 hours. LL
The central U.S. is waking up to much colder temperatures compared to this time yesterday. In fact, up to ‼️ 50 degrees ‼️ colder thanks to a very strong cold front crossing through the Gulf Coast and East Coast today. Strong gusty winds will also accompany this front. 🌬️🥶 pic.twitter.com/PzRBuTLoCO
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) December 29, 2025
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