How fast is emergency fuel delivery in Miami?

Contracted commercial accounts receive 1-hour emergency dispatch within Miami-Dade County and 2-hour dispatch for Broward and Palm Beach, 24/7/365. Non-contracted callers can expect 2–4 hour response subject to tanker availability. During major storm events, contracted accounts still receive priority but response windows may extend.

Is 24-hour diesel delivery available in Miami on weekends and holidays?

Yes — Exigo Fuels dispatches emergency fuel deliveries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays and weekends. After-hours and weekend dispatches for contracted accounts carry a flat emergency dispatch fee ($75–$150); business-hours emergency deliveries typically have no additional fee.

Do I need a contract to get emergency fuel delivery in Miami?

No, but non-contracted callers face longer response times (2–4 hours vs. 1 hour for contracted accounts) and pay spot-rate pricing ($0.15–$0.25/gal more). For critical infrastructure that depends on fuel availability — hospitals, data centers, emergency fleets — establishing a commercial account in advance is strongly recommended.

How do I prepare for hurricane season fuel needs in Miami?

Establish a commercial fuel account before hurricane season starts. Confirm your on-site tank capacity and inspection status. At 72 hours before a storm's landfall, request a top-off delivery to 95% of capacity. Retail stations run dry 24–36 hours before hurricanes hit; contracted bulk fuel accounts have priority dispatch before and after storms.

Emergency Fuel Delivery Miami: How It Works

A generator that runs dry during a hurricane, a fleet that woke up to an empty tank before a critical delivery run, a job site generator down for a permit inspection — emergency fuel delivery exists for these moments. In Miami, 1-hour and 2-hour dispatch is available for contracted commercial accounts around the clock, 365 days a year. Here is how it works, who qualifies, and what to do right now to make sure you are covered.

What qualifies as an emergency fuel delivery?

In the commercial fuel industry, "emergency delivery" means a non-scheduled dispatch outside the normal delivery cadence — typically with a faster response time and higher urgency. At Exigo Fuels, emergency deliveries are available for:

Generator fuel-outs: A facility's backup generator has run dry and needs immediate refuel to maintain power — hospitals, data centers, assisted living facilities, telecom infrastructure.
Fleet ready failures: A fleet's on-site tank is empty at shift start, preventing vehicles from dispatching. Common after unexpected consumption spikes or supplier delivery delays.
Construction site critical operations: A crane, excavator, or generator must continue operating and the equipment tank is down to reserve.
Hurricane pre-positioning: A storm is approaching and you need to top off your on-site tank before retail stations run dry and before the storm makes landfall.
Marine vessel urgent needs: A vessel needs fuel before departure with a short window before weather closes in or a contract departure time.

Emergency delivery response times in Miami

Response times depend on account status and time of day:

Contracted accounts (active service agreement): 1-hour response within Miami-Dade, 2-hour response for Broward and northern Palm Beach County, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Non-contracted (new customers or one-time callers): 2–4 hour response, Monday through Sunday, subject to tanker availability. We prioritize contracted accounts in high-demand periods (storms, holidays).

During named storm events, emergency delivery response times extend due to road conditions and elevated demand across all accounts. Contracted accounts still receive priority dispatch; non-contracted emergency calls may face longer windows. The solution is to set up a commercial account before you need it — the setup process takes 3–5 business days.

What does emergency fuel delivery cost in Miami?

Emergency delivery pricing has two components:

Fuel cost: The same per-gallon pricing as scheduled deliveries for contracted accounts. Non-contracted emergency deliveries are priced at a higher spot rate (typically $0.15–$0.25/gal more than contracted rates).
Emergency dispatch fee: For off-hours deliveries (evenings, weekends, holidays), contracted accounts pay a flat emergency dispatch fee — typically $75–$150 — to cover driver overtime and vehicle readiness costs. During business hours, emergency dispatches for contracted accounts often carry no additional fee.

Compare this to the cost of the alternative. A generator running dry at a hospital for 4 hours during a power outage can trigger $50,000+ in regulatory fines, patient safety incidents, and equipment damage. For a construction site, a half-day equipment downtime typically costs $10,000–$30,000 in lost productivity and contract penalties. The emergency delivery fee is trivial by comparison.

How to request emergency fuel delivery in Miami

Exigo Fuels' 24/7 dispatch line is (305) 900-6725. When you call for an emergency delivery, have the following ready:

Account number (if you are a contracted customer)
Delivery address and site access instructions (gate codes, dock location, contact person on site)
Fuel type needed (on-road diesel, off-road diesel, gasoline, ethanol-free)
Volume needed (even a rough estimate — "top off a 500-gallon tank" is fine)
Urgency level and reason (helps dispatch prioritize correctly)

Emergency fuel delivery during Florida hurricane season

Miami's hurricane season runs June through November. The most important thing you can do for emergency fuel preparedness is to not wait until the storm approaches. Here is a practical timeline:

Off-season (now): Establish a commercial fuel account if you do not have one. Confirm your on-site tank capacity and current inspection status.
72 hours before landfall: Top off all on-site tanks to 95%. Retail stations will run dry 24–36 hours before a hurricane hits. If you have a contracted account, we can guarantee a delivery window even in high-demand pre-storm periods.
Post-storm: Generator fuel-out calls spike in the 24–72 hours after a major storm. Contracted accounts receive priority dispatch. Non-contracted calls may face multi-hour wait times.

The time to set up an emergency fuel account is today, not the day before the storm. Call (305) 900-6725 or request a quote online to get started — setup takes 3–5 business days and there is no minimum commitment to maintain an account. We serve all of Miami and Miami-Dade County, including Brickell, Hialeah, Homestead, and PortMiami.