Will the war in Iran prompt higher gas prices in Florida and Volusia County? Yes, and prices have already been rising, experts say.
Locally, gas prices have steadily increased since the war began Feb. 28. In Daytona Beach, the average price per gallon for regular gas jumped about 31 cents in the past week, according to AAA. The current average in Daytona Beach, as of March 5, is $3.268 a gallon.
Here are the average daily prices for the Daytona Beach metro area, according to Mark Jenkins, Florida spokesperson for AAA, over the last week:
Gas prices also typically shift when spring arrives, according to AAA.
Meanwhile, the national average price of gas is “likely to move toward $3.10 to $3.15 (per gallon) within one to two weeks … and to $3.20 to $3.25 within two to three weeks,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy, on March 1.
On March 2, DeHaan said he expected gas prices “at average stations” nationally to increase by 10 to 30 cents in the coming week.
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What’s the average price of gas in Florida?
AAA posted the average price in Florida on March 5 was $3.241, slightly less than the national average of $3.251.
Here’s a comparison of the daily average price of a gallon of regular this week as provided by AAA:
In comparison:
President Trump: Oil prices may be high ‘for a little while’
President Donald Trump told reporters March 3 oil prices may be high “for a little while.”
As soon as the war ends, “these prices are going to drop, I believe even lower than before,” Trump said.
In a post on TruthSocial March 3, Trump said: “If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible. No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD.”
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: How to find the best gas prices in Daytona Beach and beyond
Reporting by Cheryl McCloud and Sheldon Gardner, Daytona Beach News-Journal / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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