Is the conflict in the Middle East affecting gas prices?
Experts expect increases at the pump — and they have started.
On Monday, the cost for a gallon of gas in South Florida was up by just a penny from last week. But it’s a different story on Tuesday, March 3.
Prices in the Miami area and across the state have spiked by double digits, and are averaging $3 or more a gallon for the first time this year.
“Looking ahead, markets will now begin reacting to this weekend’s U.S.–Iran attacks,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
Here’s what to know if you’re commuting or traveling in Florida:
Gas prices are up across Florida. Getty Images Gas prices in South Florida
Miami-Dade: The average price on Tuesday, March 3: $3, up 10 cents from $2.90 on Monday, March 2, according to AAA.
Fort Lauderdale: $3.06 on Tuesday, up 14 cents from $2.92 on Monday.
West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.19 on Tuesday, up 14 cents from $3.05 on Monday.
Florida price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Tuesday, March 3: $3.06, up 18 cents from $2.88 on Monday, March 2, according to AAA.
U.S. price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Tuesday, March 3: $3.10, an 11-cent increase from $2.99 on Monday, March 2, according to AAA.
How to find cheap gas near you
There’s an app to help: The GasBuddy app was built to show motorists prices around them and a fuel tracker can update users on stations that have or don’t have fuel based on supply changes.