Florida Gas Prices Jumped 18 Cents Last Week

Florida gas prices increased by an average of 18 cents last week as many residents traveled to celebrate Independence Day. According to a report by the AAA Auto Club Group,

Florida drivers wound up paying an average price of $3.53 per gallon on July 4th. That was 27 cents per gallon more than what drivers paid on Independence Day last year, yet still much less than the average price in 2022 ($4.54/g).

“Florida drivers are now paying the most expensive gas prices in nearly two months,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Fuel prices face continued upward pressure on concerns about Tropical Storm Beryl, and economic data suggesting that the U.S. Federal Reserve could lower interest rates to boost growth.”

Regional Prices

• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach ($3.67), Naples ($3.58), Homosassa Springs ($3.57)
• Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.20), Panama City ($3.22), Pensacola ($3.22)

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