Drivers in South Florida are paying more for gas than in other parts of the state, with experts pointing to transportation costs, demand, and the cost of living as key factors. “When you drive past a gas station, those numbers are not hard to miss. Those higher gas prices have drivers talking, but what’s a little less obvious is why the prices in South Florida seem to be a little bit higher than other parts of the Sunshine State,” a reporter said. For many drivers, the cost of filling up is a constant concern. “Everything is expensive,” one driver said. “Sometimes I’m looking for the cheaper price, sometimes it stays the same. Different each gallon, and 12 gallons, sometimes a six-dollar difference, so you are looking for the cheaper price, and sometimes you don’t have a choice.”As of Tuesday morning, gas prices in Florida are nearing $4 a gallon. While global tensions in the Middle East are a significant factor, experts say other elements also contribute to the higher prices. “A lot of that comes down to higher costs of living, a higher cost of owning and operating a business. And so when those costs are higher, then you typically will see owners pass along those added costs to consumers,” said Mark Jenkins, a spokesperson for AAA. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsSouth Florida’s location and tourism industry also play a role. Millions of visitors pass through the region each year, increasing the number of vehicles on the road and the demand for fuel. Additionally, transporting gas to South Florida is more expensive compared to other high-tourism areas like Orlando and Tampa. “It comes in by waterborne vessels. And so, you know, it is a longer trip to get to South Florida than especially if the ship has to come around the bottom tip of the state,” Jenkins said. While drivers can’t control global oil prices, experts suggest there are ways to save money at the pump. Comparing prices before filling up and conserving fuel can help reduce costs. Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.”If you’re an aggressive driver, you’re going to burn through that gasoline a lot faster than someone who is a little bit more conservative behind the wheel,” Jenkins said. AAA advises drivers to prepare for these higher prices to persist as tensions overseas continue and the summer travel season remains in full swing.

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Drivers in South Florida are paying more for gas than in other parts of the state, with experts pointing to transportation costs, demand, and the cost of living as key factors.

“When you drive past a gas station, those numbers are not hard to miss. Those higher gas prices have drivers talking, but what’s a little less obvious is why the prices in South Florida seem to be a little bit higher than other parts of the Sunshine State,” a reporter said.

For many drivers, the cost of filling up is a constant concern.

“Everything is expensive,” one driver said. “Sometimes I’m looking for the cheaper price, sometimes it stays the same. Different each gallon, and 12 gallons, sometimes a six-dollar difference, so you are looking for the cheaper price, and sometimes you don’t have a choice.”

As of Tuesday morning, gas prices in Florida are nearing $4 a gallon. While global tensions in the Middle East are a significant factor, experts say other elements also contribute to the higher prices.

“A lot of that comes down to higher costs of living, a higher cost of owning and operating a business. And so when those costs are higher, then you typically will see owners pass along those added costs to consumers,” said Mark Jenkins, a spokesperson for AAA.

Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News

South Florida’s location and tourism industry also play a role. Millions of visitors pass through the region each year, increasing the number of vehicles on the road and the demand for fuel. Additionally, transporting gas to South Florida is more expensive compared to other high-tourism areas like Orlando and Tampa.

“It comes in by waterborne vessels. And so, you know, it is a longer trip to get to South Florida than especially if the ship has to come around the bottom tip of the state,” Jenkins said.

While drivers can’t control global oil prices, experts suggest there are ways to save money at the pump. Comparing prices before filling up and conserving fuel can help reduce costs.

Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

“If you’re an aggressive driver, you’re going to burn through that gasoline a lot faster than someone who is a little bit more conservative behind the wheel,” Jenkins said.

AAA advises drivers to prepare for these higher prices to persist as tensions overseas continue and the summer travel season remains in full swing.