ORLANDO, Fla. – Gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four weeks in Florida. The state average has climbed to a steep average of $3.46.
The July 4 holiday caused the spike, when a record number of Floridians took road trips across the state. The average was $3.26 per gallon, the lowest it’s been since March. Regardless, it was the second most expensive Independence Day at the pump in a decade, according to AAA.
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“Fortunately, oil prices remain low. Unless that changes this week, the upward pressure on gas prices should ease soon,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA.
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Some of the most expensive markets to find gas right now are West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.60), Naples ($3.51) and Homosassa Springs ($3.50).
The least expensive places to get gas right now are in Pensacola ($3.16), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.19), and Panama City ($3.22).
WAYS TO SAVE ON GASOLINE
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.
- Pay with cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
- Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1-2%.
- Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.
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