This hurts... Florida gas prices jump 7 cents in 24 hours to yet another high

Average price per gallon now $4.71; National average at $4.72

Gas prices and the oil industry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tensions are high at the gas pumps in Florida.

Florida gas prices have jumped 7 cents in 24 hours, as of Thursday morning. According to AAA, Florida’s average price per gallon is now $4.71, while the national average is $4.72. Georgia’s average was $4.02.

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News4JAX reporter Corley Peel went to the Race Trac off 103rd on Wednesday where the price for regular gas is $4.75 which was above the national average.

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