Gas prices hit highest average since November, with South Floridians paying the most

Florida gas costs climbed 15 cents last week, tracking with rising oil prices.

The state per-gallon average hit $3.41 Sunday, a new 2023 high and the costliest since Nov. 24.

The culprits, in part: growing demand in China following COVID-19 closures and concern over tightened sanctions on Russia.

Mark Jenkins of AAA – The Auto Club Group, said prices have now “mostly adjusted” to recent oil gains.

The three most expensive Sunshine State markets were all in South Florida. The West Palm Beach-Boca Raton area averaged $3.61 per gallon, followed by Miami and Fort Lauderdale, which each averaged $3.47 per gallon.

– Jesse Scheckner, Florida Politics