Higher gas prices on the way, AAA says

Prices expected to climb at least 10 cents per gallon

ORLANDO, Fla. – There's a consumer alert for drivers across Central Florida.

According to a new report by AAA, higher gas prices are on the way. 

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Experts say the increase is due to higher demand, as Americans travel for spring break. 

According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline nationwide is $2.60 a gallon. That's up 6 cents from last week and 9 cents from a month ago. 

In Florida, experts say the average for regular gasoline is a bit lower, at $2.54 per gallon. 

Officials at AAA say drivers can expect gas prices to rise at least another 10 cents per gallon in the coming weeks. 

 

 

 


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