Gas Prices Soar in Florida and Virginia

Gas prices in Florida have risen by an average of 20 cents per gallon, making it the highest in four weeks, according to AAA. This increase follows a 22-day streak of declines and is attributed to the record number of Floridians taking road trips for Independence Day. However, AAA expects the upward pressure on gas prices to ease soon, as oil prices remain low. The state average for gas on the Fourth of July was $3.26 per gallon, which was $1.28 less than last year but still the second-most expensive in a decade. The most expensive metro markets are West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, Naples, and Homosassa Springs, while the least expensive are Pensacola, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach, and Panama City.