Florida drivers catch a break, gas prices dip lower
The state average declined 7 cents last week, after reaching an all-time high of $4.89 per gallon.
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The state average declined 7 cents last week, after reaching an all-time high of $4.89 per gallon.
CBS4's Bobeth Yates spoke with motorists fed up with the inflated gas prices.
Soaring gas prices are putting pressure on the president to take action.
"It's insulting to the average citizen to listen to some of this drivel coming out of the White House and because they know people are upset about it."
As gas prices continue to rise, having hit $5 a gallon nationally, there may be some help on the way.
As gas prices continue to rise, having hit $5 a gallon nationally, there may be some help on the way.
CBS4's Ted Scouten reports the average for gas in Miami is $4.91 a gallon, while those in Fort Lauderdale are paying two cents more.
AAA said a family trip from Miami to Orlando in a midsized SUV will now cost more than $45 in gas alone.
Gas prices in Florida rose an average of 13 cents per gallon over the past week and are now $4.89 a gallon on average, AAA reported on Monday.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it's up $1.93 from this time last year.
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The US average for the price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.96 according to the most recent reading from AAA Wednesday
Broward County's gas is clocking in at $4.80 a gallon, while Miami-Dade is right behind at $4.79.
Broward County's gas is clocking in at $4.80 a gallon, while Miami-Dade is right behind at $4.79.
When you are on the highway, stick to the speed limit and avoid aggressive driving. Pressing on that gas pedal will only burn gas at a faster rate.
The national average jumped to $4.67.
A year ago, you were paying an average of $2.861 a gallon for regular gas in Florida. On Wednesday, the current average for the same gasoline jumped to $4.645.
Kara Finnstrom spoke with a AAA representative who offered some insight into the current situation regarding rising gas prices, and how to make the most of a full tank.
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A spokesman for the American Automobile Association says gasoline prices have reached record-high levels in Florida and is offering some money-saving tips for consumers.
Florida gas prices rebounded over the weekend, returning to the highest price in five weeks.
Florida gas prices are on the rise again. The average price rose to $4.18 per gallon on Sunday.
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