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Gas Prices Slip A Couple Of Cents, Still Up A Quarter Since January 1
February 15, 2021
Florida gas prices took a little step back last week. The average price for a gallon of gasoline declined two cents, but is still up about a quarter since January 1.
The year began with gas prices averaging $2.20 per gallon. Now, Florida drivers are paying an average price of $2.46. That raises the cost of filling a tank of gas by $4 (based on a 15-gallon fuel tank).
The lowest North Escambia price Sunday night was $2.38 at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment, while in Pensacola $2.24 could be found at a store on Barrancas Avenue.
“Unfortunately, the recent jump at the pump may not be over yet,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA — The Auto Club Group. “Pump prices could eventually reach $2.60 per gallon in the coming weeks, as refineries prepare to switch to summer blend gasoline. Summer gasoline typically costs more to produce, because it contains more additives, which work to reduce smog during the hotter months.”
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2 Responses to “Gas Prices Slip A Couple Of Cents, Still Up A Quarter Since January 1”
You can bet gas prices will continue to climb, the Biden/Harris administration is seeing to that, Democrats in Washington do not want the U.S. to be energy independent, that’s why they keep cutting out throat at every turn.
In the transportation industry the speculation is there will be a federal transportation carbon tax on all industries using motors. It is the way the new admin will tax everyone into electric vehicles to push the green new deal. Fuel companies are catching wind and driving up costs while they can. This is effecting automakers, the stock market, oil companies, and so on.
So all you can afford is a used 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Due to the vehicle being built before 2010 and the simple fact that it’s not an electric vehicle, youd be taxed an additional $250 every year you own the car regardless of use. This will hurt needy families without a doubt.
These are the idea of the new bright minds taking office. I have enough money to afford this, but do the low income families have the extra $ for the gas tax? Please stay tuned as more taxes are certainly headed this way. You voted for them, now enjoy your mistake.