{"id":124380,"date":"2026-01-20T01:39:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/124380\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T01:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:39:09","slug":"central-florida-gas-prices-are-now-lower-than-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/124380\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida Gas Prices Are Now Lower Than Last Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Gas prices in Orlando have risen by 15.4 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging at $2.77 per gallon. Despite the increase, prices are still 40.7% lower than they were at this time last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">In Central Florida, gas prices are at record lows, but Orlando\u2019s sharp increase marks a notable spike. The national average is now $2.76 a gallon, down 8.6 cents from last month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">GasBuddy reports Orlando\u2019s gas prices increased 15.4 cents, surprising drivers despite declining fuel costs in Central Florida. The current $2.77 per gallon sharply contrasts with last year\u2019s prices. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The national average gasoline price has recently decreased, helping consumers in Florida and nationwide enjoy lower prices and maintain spending power. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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