Middle East conflict pushes Florida gas to highest since May
Uncertainty over global oil supplies tied to Middle East tensions has pushed Florida's gas average to $4.28 a gallon, AAA says.
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Uncertainty over global oil supplies tied to Middle East tensions has pushed Florida's gas average to $4.28 a gallon, AAA says.
Florida's gas average jumped 44 cents per gallon in just 10 days, AAA says.
As fuel costs rise, supply chain partners are shipping less, leading to a drop in donations, Feeding South Florida CEO says.
Fort Lauderdale is averaging $4.16 a gallon and Miami $4.13, with diesel hitting $6.50 at one Davie truck stop.
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
The expansion is expected to provide 370 connecting opportunities for travelers passing through the airport.
E15 is usually only available part of the year to help ease high gas prices under a waiver from the EPA.
Experts said prices are rising faster than paychecks, and the average household is feeling the squeeze.
Coupled with inflation and rising fuel costs, South Florida barbecue restaurants are struggling to manage expenses.
Higher fuel and food costs are causing consumers to scale back on spending at restaurants, a trend that is also pinching local businesses and commercial fishermen.
UniVista organizers said they are working on another gas event in the near future for drivers who missed out.
Travel experts say the twice-bankrupt airline is facing imminent liquidation, leaving thousands of employees and customers in limbo.
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
On Wednesday, the national average was $4.22, while the average price in Florida reached $4.15 per gallon.
As of Saturday, AAA reported Florida's average diesel fuel price at $5.54 a gallon.
To help consumers navigate the higher costs of food and goods, CBS News Miami spoke with Mark Hamrick, the Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate.
Experts attribute the interruptions to supply chain disruptions and a surge in demand, tied in part to panic buying.
According to a Nova Southeastern University economics professor, necessities such as groceries could become more expensive as fuel costs used to ship goods continue to rise.
Reggie Mignon, owner of Hollywood Collision Center for nearly 20 years, shared several tips, including when to fill up, car maintenance, and managing cargo.
The concern is warranted, as AAA Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins confirms more price increases are likely.
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
Average priced in state had slipped below $3 per gallon for unleaded.
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida was $3.08, according to the AAA auto club.
The AAA auto club said Florida motorists paid an average of $3.12 a gallon for regular unleaded,
