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Florida Gas Prices Soar 80 Cents Amid Conflict

3/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Florida gas prices have surged over 80 cents per gallon since February 28.
The average price for regular gasoline reached $3.718 per gallon, the highest since December.
Experts attribute the rise to global crude oil prices above $100 per barrel amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy notes Florida's price cycling behavior contributes to fluctuations.
U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed concerns, saying prices would drop once the conflict resolves.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Oil Crisis began when the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) imposed an embargo in response to U.S. support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War, causing oil prices to quadruple from $3 to nearly $12 per barrel. This crisis reshaped global energy policies and continues to influence discussions on energy independence, as seen in Florida's current gas prices of $3.718 per gallon.

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Story summary

Florida gas prices have surged over 80 cents per gallon since February 28.
The average price for regular gasoline reached $3.718 per gallon, the highest since December.
Experts attribute the rise to global crude oil prices above $100 per barrel amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy notes Florida's price cycling behavior contributes to fluctuations.
U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed concerns, saying prices would drop once the conflict resolves.

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