Electric car owners aren't worried about the high gas prices, but many of them are finding empty hydrogen tanks when they go to fill up.
SoCal drivers finding long lines for hydrogen fuel amid supply chain issueSaturday, April 11, 2026 2:37AMElectric car owners aren't worried about high gas prices, but they're experiencing their own headache.
Many of them are finding empty hydrogen tanks when they go to fill up. A Chevron station in Studio City is one of the few places across Los Angeles that offers hydrogen fuel. People like Christina Martinez from downtown L.A. drove 13 miles just to fill up her tank, and she wasn't the only one going the distance. Robert Cassidy from Woodland Hills was among the people who waited in line early Friday morning for several hours. "I would say it's been over three hours that we've been waiting. When we got here, there were like 20 cars in front of us, and they were just moving slowly," he told Eyewitness News.According to Fuel Cell Works, more than 60% of California's hydrogen refueling stations are offline. "It's like a vehicle you pay for that you can't use," said driver Elana Lee. "I've been stranded a lot... like on the freeway.""The fuel providers are beginning to see maybe it isn't worth my investment," said expert Brian Moody. "The tanks, the lines, the transportation-all of those things are a part of the cost of hydrogen." "I think it is a valid fuel source, but I think we have to rethink whether or not this is for the average consumer or maybe is something we need to invest in more so that more people can have access to it," Moody added.back in February, according to CleanTechnica. A man was killed and another person was injured in that incident. Delivery operations tied to the incident were paused during the investigation, which is still under review.While the supply chain disruption lingers, impacted drivers are encouraged to plan ahead. They can check their hydrogen station app to find a site offering the fuel.
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