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Gas Prices Start Climbing Again In Florida - 15 Cents Higher Than Last Month

Average retail gasoline prices in Florida have risen 9.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.39/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.49/g, according to gasoline price website FloridaStateGasPrices.com.

Prices in Hendry county were at $3.48, again higher than surrounding counties. Normally you can save at least 10 cents per gallon by driving to Lee county for gas.

Including the change in gas prices in Florida during the past week, prices yesterday were 29.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 14.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 2.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 20.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.