AAA: Florida Gas Prices Rise Again

March 8, 2021

Florida gas prices jumped 11 cents last week, according to AAA. The state average is now $2.72 per gallon; the most expensive daily average price since May 2019.

Florida’s average price for gasoline has climbed 26 cents since mid-February, when an arctic blast caused power outages to crude oil refineries in Texas and surrounding states. Many of those refineries are still working to return to full operations.

The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $2.70. A low of $2.63 couple be found Sunday night in Cantonment at two Highway 29 stations, while $2.59 was the low price in Pensacola.

“Florida gas prices could rise again this week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA — The Auto Club Group. “Crude oil prices surged last week after OPEC and its allies announced plans to extend production cuts beyond April. The move piles more upward pressure on pump prices that were already responding to power outages at petroleum plants in the US. It’s possible gas prices could rise another 10 cents as early as Monday.”

So far this year, Florida gas prices have increased an average of 53 cents per gallon (since January 1). Pump prices increased 18 cents in January, 24 cents in February, and 11 cents so far in March.

Comments

9 Responses to “AAA: Florida Gas Prices Rise Again”

  1. Norah on March 8th, 2021 4:07 pm

    As of late January, we are not oil independent any more. We are buying from OPEC . It’s going to be alot higher. It’s the majority of the voters wishes.

  2. Stumpknocker on March 8th, 2021 2:07 pm

    Thank you candidate Biden, looking forward for more increases and less freedom.

  3. LA on March 8th, 2021 1:09 pm

    Could this possibly be related to the pipeline being closed down by our new President? Again, hurting the poor more than the anyone else.
    I bet a lot of Biden voters didn’t see this coming.

  4. sam on March 8th, 2021 8:04 am

    you elect a democrat you can expect taxes, gas, food, and any and all things to cost more. gotta do something to pay for that free money they’re giving away. sad part it’s your tax money.

  5. JTV on March 8th, 2021 7:17 am

    It’s gone up .69 since the election. The man that tweeted nasty tweets will be missed. It’ll be $3+ by June

  6. SouthFlomaton4Ever on March 8th, 2021 7:03 am

    And all the people who knit picked every little thing Trump did while in office find their liberal lined pockets devoid of change because of rising gas prices. How do you like him now?

  7. Tc on March 8th, 2021 6:15 am

    Thanks to job killer joe Biden !! Diesel fuel will be 3.50 gal soon & I hope the Democrats enjoy ..

  8. Jason on March 8th, 2021 2:05 am

    And by 1am this morning, the station at Kingsfield and Hwy29 opted to push up the price to $2.79.

  9. jacob on March 8th, 2021 12:56 am

    thanks biden

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