Gas prices up in Florida; decrease expected soon

Prices expected to go down as early as this week, AAA says

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gas prices are on the rise around Florida, WKMG reports.

According to new data released by AAA, gas prices in Florida jumped 7 cents during the past week.

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Officials with AAA said the average price for a gallon of regular in the state is $2.37, up from $2.30 last week.

AAA also found that Orlando saw the largest weekly price hike in the state, with a 12 cent per gallon increase.

Experts predict prices will level off and decrease over the coming days due to decreasing oil prices.

 


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