Florida Gas Prices Today: The New Record

Night to Friday, gas prices in Florida rose once again to record highs all-time. As of Friday morning, the average price was $ 4.46, up 7 cents from Thursday, and up from $ 4.19 a week ago. Florida is one of the 10 states with the largest increase. “Gas prices are so high that it has really put a damper on my economy,” said Florida resident Edwin Martinez. “Have you ever paid so much for gasoline in your life?” WESH asked, “No, no one has,” said Neal Trantham, another Florida resident. A year ago, gas was $ 3 per gallon, almost $ 1.50 cheaper. “I’ll go to New Jersey and drive a car. I do not think I̵[ads1]7;m going to do that. It’s just too expensive,” said Martinez. “Is there anything you can do to save money? Buy fewer groceries?” We asked, “Well, groceries are as big a problem as gas. There’s not much you can do about it but pay,” Trantham said. As we approach $ 4.50 per gallon, the general consensus is that prices are too high. Now the state of Florida has just announced a move that hopes to bring the price of gas down in Florida. The sale of a special winter blend of gas will now be allowed, which will increase the supply of gas available for people to buy. The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it would cancel three upcoming offshore oil and gas contracts – two in the Gulf of Mexico and one in Alaska – due to lack of interest and delays. The cancellation of the previously planned Cook Inlet sale in Alaska, as well as the rental sale in the Gulf, ensures that millions of acres of offshore waters will not be developed for oil and gas – a significant victory for climate activists. However, Biden officials have also stressed the need for more domestic oil production to combat high petrol prices, which has angered the public and inflamed inflation. CNN contributed to this report.
Night to Friday, gas prices in Florida rose once again to record highs all-time.
As of Friday morning, the average price was $ 4.46, up 7 cents from Thursday, and up from $ 4.19 a week ago.
Florida is one of the 10 states with the largest increase.
“Gas prices are so high that it has really put a damper on my economy,” said Florida resident Edwin Martinez.
“Have you ever paid so much for gasoline in your life?” asked WESH.
“No, no one has,” said Neal Trantham, another Florida resident.
A year ago, gas was $ 3 per gallon, almost $ 1.50 cheaper.
Central Floridians are sure of one thing – the high price of gas affects their budget and lives.
“I’m going to go to New Jersey and drive. I do not think I’m going to do that. It’s just too expensive,” Martinez said.
“Is there anything you can do to save money? Buy fewer groceries?” we asked.
“Well, groceries are as big a problem as gas. There’s not much you can do about it but pay,” Trantham said.
As we approach $ 4.50 per gallon, the general consensus is that prices are too high.
Now the state of Florida has just announced a move that hopes to bring the price of gas down in Florida.
Sales of a special winter blend of gas will now be allowed, which will increase the supply of gas available for people to buy.
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it would cancel three upcoming offshore oil and gas contracts – two in the Gulf of Mexico and one in Alaska – due to lack of interest and delays.
The cancellation of the previously planned Cook Inlet sale in Alaska, as well as the rental sale in the Gulf, ensures that millions of acres of offshore water will not be developed for oil and gas – a significant victory for climate activists.
However, Biden officials have also stressed the need for more domestic oil production to combat high petrol prices, which has angered the public and inflamed inflation.
CNN contributed to this report.