{"id":219767,"date":"2026-04-05T18:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T18:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/219767\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T18:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T18:49:09","slug":"central-florida-gas-prices-hit-20-year-high-for-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/219767\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida Gas Prices Hit 20-Year High for Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Central Florida drivers are currently feeling a big squeeze at the pump, as gas prices reach their highest levels on Easter weekend in over 20 years. <\/p>\n

As of April 5, the average price in the state has risen to $4.205 per gallon, significantly exceeding the national average of $4.110. <\/p>\n

This increase follows a volatile month when prices surged by over a dollar, mainly due to instability in the global oil market.<\/p>\n

In the region\u2019s core, Orlando and Gainesville are experiencing some of the highest local costs, with averages of $4.257 and $4.283. <\/p>\n

Although coastal areas like Melbourne and Daytona Beach generally have slightly lower rates, some Orlando stations have reported prices as high as $4.29. <\/p>\n

This rapid upward trend has turned a simple fill-up into a significant expense for commuters and holiday travelers alike across the Sunshine State.<\/p>\n

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