Gas price in Florida tops national average for the first time since July

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Gas prices in Florida are on the rise.

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Data shows gas prices in Florida have topped the national average for the first time since July.

AAA says drivers are now paying around $3.14 a gallon for regular gas.

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This is up from $3.09 from last week.

Experts say we could see prices dip below $3 per gallon nationwide within the next week or so, something we haven’t seen since 2021.

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