Florida’s gas prices rose 18 cents last week before declining 6 cents through the weekend.
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On Sunday, the state average for a gallon of gas was $4.37, according to NWS Melbourne. That’s 7 cents more than a week ago, 41 cents more than last month and $1.42 per gallon more than last year.
“Gasoline prices bounced higher last week, in response to oil price gains the week before,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group.
The average driver is currently paying $65 to fill their tank, as opposed to $44 at this time last year.
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West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($4.52), Naples ($4.48) and Gainesville ($4.43) are the most expensive metro markets. Pensacola ($4.08), Panama City ($4.11) and Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($4.12) are the least expensive.
The current average price in Orlando is $4.34 per gallon, according to AAA. That’s 8 cents more than last week, 40 cents more than last month and $1.43 more than last year. Diesel prices in the area lowered to $5.98 per gallon, after a record-setting price last week.
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