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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The average in Florida last week was $4.58 and it was $4.18 just one month ago.
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