PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Gas prices are rising sharply across Florida, climbing more than 60 cents in just over a week and putting pressure on drivers across the state, including in South Florida and the Treasure Coast.
According to AAA data updated Tuesday morning, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Florida is now $3.63, compared with the national average of $3.53.
Gas prices spike across South Florida and Treasure Coast as global oil markets shift. CBS12’s Paige Meyer reports,{ }
Palm Beach County is seeing some of the highest prices in the state, averaging about $3.73 per gallon — roughly 10 cents higher than the statewide average.
On the Treasure Coast, prices are hovering around $3.60 per gallon across Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties, with some variation depending on the station.
Gas prices spike across South Florida and Treasure Coast as global oil markets shift. (WPEC)
CBS12 News spoke with drivers in Stuart on Tuesday morning near the U.S. 1 and Kanner Highway intersection. At the Citgo station, regular gas was listed at $3.49 per gallon. Just across the street, a Mobil station listed regular gasoline at about $3.79 per gallon.
AAA says the spike is tied to global oil disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has affected crude oil markets and pushed prices higher.
Gas prices spike across South Florida and Treasure Coast as global oil markets shift. (WPEC)
AAA warns that if global oil market conditions do not improve, Florida’s average gas price could approach $4 per gallon by the end of the week.