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Florida Gas Prices Dip Ahead of Memorial Day, but Drivers Will Still Pay Much More than Last Year
AAA said the state average fell to $4.21 a gallon, but drivers will still pay about $17 more than last Memorial Day.
- Florida's average gas price fell 20 cents per gallon last week, settling at $4.23 per gallon Sunday, according to AAA ahead of the Memorial Day travel period.
- Global supply constraints driven by the conflict in Iran have kept upward pressure on fuel prices, with U.S. oil climbing $10 per barrel last week.
- Drivers in West Palm Beach-Boca Raton face the highest costs at $4.42 per gallon, while Pensacola offers the state's lowest at $4.07; despite the decline, motorists pay about $17 more than last year.
- Nearly 2.6 million Floridians are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, with more than 2.3 million hitting the road, marking a significant surge in holiday travel demand.
- President Donald Trump proposed suspending the federal gas tax to provide relief, though Congress must act for this 18.4-cent-per-gallon reduction to take effect.
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Florida Gas Prices Decline Ahead of Memorial Day Travel Weekend
Florida gas prices declined last week, though pump prices remained well above last year’s levels. The state average for regular unleaded gasoline fell 20 cents over the week, dropping from $4.43 per gallon to $4.23 on Sunday, according to AAA. The decline comes as nearly 2.6 million Floridians are expected to travel for the holiday weekend, including more than 2.3 million by car. Despite the recent decrease, drivers are still paying significantl…
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