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- Gas prices in Gorda by the Sea have reached $9.99 per gallon, the region's highest.
- The sole gas station owner, Leo Flores, says prices reflect operational challenges, including reliance on diesel generators and high fuel transport costs.
- Nationally, gas prices have surged due to geopolitical tensions, with the average at $4.09 per gallon.
- Past highway closures hurt his business, and he may install solar panels but cannot afford upgrades.
