Summer travel: Gas prices holding steady nationally, Florida sees spike: AAA

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you have summer travel plans beyond Florida, you might find your drive a little less stressful based on this news from AAA.

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The auto club said that despite high demand, gas prices across the nation are holding generally holding steady for now.

For the first time since 2021, AAA said demand for domestic gasoline exceeded 9 million barrels daily for three consecutive weeks.

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Gas prices, however, barely budged. thanks to the low cost of oil.

Florida was a bit off-kilter with the flat trend nationally.

Overnight, gas prices jumped 8 cents in the Sunshine State, landing at an average of $3.39 per gallon on Friday.

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That being said, that price was still 20 cents lower than the U.S. average.

If you’re gassing up locally to head out for some summer fun this weekend, expect to pay about $51 to fill up your 15-gallon tank.

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And hopefully, future gas prices won’t take as many twists and turns as your summer drive.

Safe travels!

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