The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Florida is $3.718 as of this writing, according to AAA.
Gas prices likely won’t be back below $3 a gallon in the near future as the conflict with Iran continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut down, blocking oil from the Arabian Peninsula.
“There’s just so much uncertainty in the market right now, especially as it relates to the Strait of Hormuz,” said Mark Jenkins with AAA. “Once shipping kind of gets back, as it relates to the Strait of Hormuz, once traffic gets back up to speed, then you could see things stabilize a little bit, but right now there’s just so much uncertainty in the market, and that uncertainty is what’s contributing to rising oil prices."
So we want to know: What solutions do you have against rising gas prices?
Tell us how you are fitting rising gas prices into your weekly budget.
- Are you using an app to find cheaper gas?
- Are you a member of a club like Costco, Sam’s Club or BJ’s?
- Are you cutting back on travel?
- Are you cutting back on something else?
- Are you trying to carpool or work from home?
- Are you taking the bus or SunRail to work? Or maybe you’re biking?
Please tell us in the comments below.
Need help finding cheaper gas?
Our investigative reporter, Donovan Myrie, found three apps that can help:
- Gas Buddy is a crowdsourcing site that finds the lowest gas prices everywhere.
- Upside: This app allows you to claim discounts every time you fill up, with that money going to an account or gift card of your choice.
- 7-Eleven: The 7-Eleven app lets you lock in what you pay. So if the price goes up, you will still pay the price you locked in.