Florida gas prices reach new record highs, AAA says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – New data are being set again in Florida, and not in a fantastic way.

Florida’s normal value jumped about 30 cents in the earlier 7 days. The state common is now $1.60 for each gallon much more than a yr ago, in accordance to AAA.

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Florida’s countrywide ordinary on Monday was $4.50, in accordance to AAA. The nationwide common on Monday stood at $4.48 — two cents fewer than Florida’s normal.

Maurice Jackson waited in a extensive line at Costco for gas where by selling prices have been $4.25 a gallon compared to the $4.48 a gallon at the Shell in San Marco. He spends about $100 a 7 days filling up, as does Matthew McNary.

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“I use 89 (octane). I have a 26-gallon truck, which is a bit hard. I have a spouse and 4 youngsters and i’m the only worker in the spouse and children,” McNary mentioned.

He stated, at situations, he’ll shell out $500 a thirty day period on gas.

“Our globe is in a massive harm right now, and I do not see them coming down any time before long,” McNary included.

It is not on the lookout very if you will need diesel. The present-day Florida average was $5.63.

In Jacksonville, the current common for typical fuel was $4.49. Georgia’s common was $4.00.