“Florida drivers are finding the most expensive prices at the pump in four weeks,” AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said in a prepared statement. “Global supply concerns are keeping upward pressure on oil prices, as many countries look to limit the import of Russian oil. The global crude oil market remains an important issue for motorists, as oil prices account for more than 50% of what drivers pay at the pump. Oil prices have ping-ponged dramatically since Russia invaded Ukraine, and that volatility is likely to continue through the summer travel season.”
The state’s highest average gas price was $4.38 a gallon on March 11. The highest price in 2021 was $3.36 a gallon, according to AAA.
The state’s most-expensive gas is in the West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Naples areas.
The least-expensive gas is in the Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach and Panama City areas.
This article appears in Apr 28 – May 4, 2022.