Florida Gas Prices Soar by 18 Cents Last Week

Florida's gas prices surged by 18 cents last week, causing drivers to pay higher rates at the pump. The West Palm Beach-Boca Raton area had the highest average price in the state, with a whopping $4.50 per gallon. According to AAA, Florida's average price for regular unleaded gasoline rose from Friday's high of $4.42 per gallon to Monday's price of $4.34 per gallon.

The West Palm Beach-Boca Raton area saw an even greater increase, with prices rising by 7 cents to reach $4.50 per gallon. AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins attributed the rise in gas prices to a recent increase in oil prices, which settled at $92 per barrel on Friday.

Fortunately for drivers, oil prices moved lower last week, which could ease some of the upward pressure on prices at the pump. However, drivers are still paying significantly more than they were at this time last year, with AAA estimating that the average Florida driver now pays around $65 to fill a tank compared to roughly $44 at this time last year.