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The rise and fall of gas prices in Florida; here’s what you’ll pay at the pump on Monday

AAA: Gas prices are falling again in Florida (WFTV)

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a mid-week mini spike in gas prices, there’s better news for drivers who need to fill up on Monday.

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AAA says prices at the pump are falling once again.

The auto club said after a 2023 low of $3.16 per gallon last Monday, gas prices jumped 8 cents by Wednesday.

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But the rise was short-lived.

It reversed course and caused the average price per gallon to drop about 2 cents daily.

AAA said last week’s brief climb was a surprise since the price of oil was still falling.

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On Monday, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded averaged $3.17 in Florida.

Some Central Floridians will find it cheaper than that.

In the Channel 9 viewing area, Sumter County motorists are likely to get the best deal at $3.09 per gallon.

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Will the decline continue? Hopefully.

According to AAA’s Mark Jenkins, “Oil prices are now at multi-month lows, which should help keep gas prices low through the holidays.”

Here’s a county-by-county look at Monday’s average price per gallon:

  • Sumter: $3.09
  • Lake: $3.10
  • Brevard: $3.12
  • Seminole: $3.14
  • Orange: $3.14
  • Osceola: $3.14
  • Volusia: $3.15
  • Polk: $3.15
  • Marion: $3.16
  • Flagler: $3.22

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