AAA: Florida gas prices are now the highest in more than 3 years
TAMPA (FOX 13) - Within the past three years, gas prices have hit an all-time high, officials said.
Sunday’s national average for gas prices were $2.76 per gallon, which is the highest daily average since July 2015, according to a report by AAA. Florida’s state average surpassed last year’s high of $2.73 by one cent on Thursday, becoming the highest daily average price since December 2014. It costs $5 more to fill the average size gasoline tank, compared to this time last year.
AAA says oil prices are higher than a year ago due to global demand and reduced supply, and it's possible it can continue to increase. The most expensive gas prices in Florida are in West Palm Beach, Fort Walton Beach and Fort Lauderdale areas. The least expensive are found in Punta Gorda, Orlando and Jacksonville areas.
Here are some more statistics:
- Florida ranks 20th among states with the highest gas prices
- Florida motorists pay $41 to fill an average-sized tank of gasoline
- Florida: the highest average price was $2.74 on April 20; the lowest was $2.44 on January 2
- Oil prices are $15/b higher than this time last year. Half the price of gasoline is determined by the price of oil