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Florida Gas Prices Hit $4.30 After Weekly 21-Cent Spike
By Markets Desk · · Updated 2026-09-21 16:34 UTC
Florida drivers are facing a $1.16 year-over-year hike as renewed Middle East conflicts push crude oil back to $100 per barrel. According to Orlando Weekly, AAA data confirms the state average has climbed to $4.28, with local prices ranging from $4.04 in the Panhandle to $4.56 in the Keys.
Orlando Weekly reports that AAA data shows Florida’s average gas price reached $4.28 on Monday, reflecting a 27% surge in global crude oil costs over the last three weeks. The publication highlights significant regional disparities, with prices in Monroe County hitting $4.56 per gallon while the Panhandle remains lower at $4.04.
Source: Orlando WeeklyDrivers face a $1.16 year-over-year increase as Middle East tensions push crude costs higher across the state.
Source: WPEC
Based on reporting by WPEC and Orlando Weekly, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.
