Running out of fuel is one of those roadside emergencies that can happen to anyone — especially in Palm Harbor where some stretches of road between gas stations are longer than you realize, especially if you misjudged your tank on US-19 heading north from Clearwater. Gulf Coast Towing & Recovery delivers emergency fuel directly to your stranded location throughout Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and the entire Pinellas County service area, 24 hours a day.
We deliver standard unleaded gasoline and diesel in quantities sufficient to get your vehicle to the nearest gas station — typically 2–5 gallons. We are not a fuel subscription delivery service; we are an emergency roadside operation, and our goal is to get you safely mobile so you can fill up completely at standard pump prices nearby. If you need premium fuel, we deliver standard 87 as an emergency measure and advise you to fill with premium at the next station.
Beyond running dry, we also receive calls about misfueling — putting diesel in a gasoline vehicle or gasoline in a diesel engine. This is a serious situation that gets more expensive every second the engine runs. If you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle, do not start the engine, do not turn the key, call Gulf Coast immediately. We will assess the situation and coordinate with a shop for a tank drain and flush if needed. The few minutes you spend on the phone with us before starting a misfueled engine can save thousands of dollars.
We deliver standard unleaded gasoline (87 octane) and road diesel. For premium vehicles, we deliver 87 as an emergency measure — the small amount mixed with your remaining tank fuel is generally fine for one fill. We confirm fuel type with you before dispatch.
We deliver 2–5 gallons — enough to get you to the nearest gas station for a full fill at normal pump prices. We are an emergency service, not a full-tank delivery. The goal is to get you safely mobile.
Do not start the engine. If you have already started it, shut it off immediately. Call Gulf Coast at (727) 279-5431 right away. We will assess the situation and advise on next steps, which typically involve a tank drain and flush by a mechanic. The longer a misfueled engine runs, the more extensive the damage.
24/7 Dispatch: (727) 279-5431