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Florida Drivers Cut Spending at $5.01 Gas, Skip Transit

4/28/2026

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Florida Drivers Cut

Advance America said Florida drivers will cut spending when gasoline reaches $5.01 per gallon.
A poll of more than 3,000 Florida residents found 41% would eat out less at that price.
Nearly 30% said they would reduce travel and entertainment instead of switching to public transit or carpooling.
Most respondents indicated they are not ready to use public transportation or carpool as an alternative.

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Florida Gas Drops

AAA reported Florida’s gas average fell to $3.941 on April 27, below the national $4.111.
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton led at $4.133, with Panama City at $3.67.
Crude oil rose $10.55 per barrel (13%) while gasoline futures added 46 cents, prompting Mark Jenkins to warn of a rebound.
Secretary Chris Wright said on April 19 gas may not drop below $3 until 2027, noting Florida price above $4 March 31 2026 was $4.723 in 2022.

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Florida Drivers Cut

Advance America said Florida drivers will cut spending when gasoline reaches $5.01 per gallon.
A poll of more than 3,000 Florida residents found 41% would eat out less at that price.
Nearly 30% said they would reduce travel and entertainment instead of switching to public transit or carpooling.
Most respondents indicated they are not ready to use public transportation or carpool as an alternative.

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