Florida gas prices fluctuate over the past week
The escalation in gasoline prices is currently being steered by refinery complications, marking the swiftest surge in several months, as indicated by data from AAA. Motorists in Midwestern regions are bearing the brunt following the closure of a BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, two weeks ago due to a power outage. Reuters has disclosed that the shutdown may persist throughout February while undergoing evaluation for any impairments. The constricted gasoline supply over the past week has also played a role in the price fluctuations.
Upon the refinery’s resumption of operations, AAA spokesman Andrew Gross stated earlier this week that any further hikes at the pump are anticipated to revert to a more gradual and lesser seasonal progression. Stacker has aggregated data on gas prices in Florida, reflecting figures as of February 16. In Florida, the current gas price stands at $3.33, with a weekly increase of $0.18 (equating to 5.6%), although the yearly change demonstrates a decline of $0.02 (or 0.6%). The historical peak for gas prices in Florida was recorded at $4.89 on June 13, 2022. In contrast, the current diesel price in Florida stands at $4.20, reflecting a weekly upsurge of $0.23 (a 5.9% increase), with a yearly decrease of $0.52 (representing an 11.0% drop). The highest recorded diesel price in Florida was $5.72 on June 14, 2022.
Among the metropolitan areas with the highest gasoline prices in Florida are West Palm Beach-Boca Raton at $3.51, followed by Fort Lauderdale at $3.40, and Naples at $3.38. Additionally, the states with the most expensive gas prices are Hawaii at $4.70, California at $4.65, and Nevada at $3.90. Conversely, states with the most economical gas prices include Wyoming at $2.81, Oklahoma at $2.82, and Kansas at $2.85. This article includes contributions from Dom DiFurio and is part of a data-driven series encompassing all 50 states.
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