Florida Gas Hits 4-Month High at $4.33 per Gallon
Drivers pay $65 for a full tank, up $20 year-over-year, as crude oil spikes 27%.
Key points
- Florida’s average gas price hit $4.33 per gallon, the highest since May 2026.
- Crude oil prices rose 27% in three weeks, reaching $105.83 per barrel.
- A 15-gallon fill-up costs $65, which is $20 more than last year.
Florida’s average gas price reached $4.33 per gallon on Friday. This marks the highest daily rate since May 2026.
The surge follows a 27% climb in crude oil over three weeks. Crude settled at $105.83 per barrel on Tuesday.
Crude oil drives national costs
Middle East tensions create uncertainty about global supply. This uncertainty places upward pressure on crude prices.
Oil accounts for roughly half the cost of gasoline. Higher crude costs therefore flow directly to local pumps.
Drivers face steep annual increases
Drivers now pay about $65 to fill a 15-gallon tank. This is nearly $20 more than a year ago.
The current price is 15 cents higher than last week. It is 35 cents higher than one month ago.
Market volatility continues to shape prices
Prices dipped to $4.30 per gallon by Sunday. Future movements depend on global oil market developments.
News4JAX reported that rising oil costs push fuel prices nationwide. The trend remains tied to broader energy supply issues.
