ORLANDO, Fla. – Drivers in Florida are pinching pennies at the pump after gas prices increased.
According to new numbers released by AAA, the state average rose 9 cents over the past week before dropping one cent on Sunday.
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Experts say Florida drivers are now paying an average of $2.79 per gallon, up from $2.71 last week.
AAA says the national average for regular gasoline is even higher, at $2.83 per gallon.
Experts say gas prices should level off in the coming weeks as refineries return to full strength ahead of the summer travel season.