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Florida drivers paying highest gas prices in the southeast

Gas Prices
Posted at 11:45 AM, Jun 07, 2022
and last updated 2022-06-07 11:50:29-04

FLORIDA — Florida drivers continue to pay the highest price for a gallon of gasoline of any surrounding state.
AAA reported the average price of gasoline in Florida was $4.76 a gallon.

  • Charlotte County $4.75
  • Collier County $4.78
  • DeSoto County $4.84
  • Glades County $4.76
  • Hendry County $4.82
  • Lee County $4.74

Overall, the average price of a gallon of gas is nearly $2 more than at the same time in 2021.

The highest price for a gallon of gasoline in Florida is in Palm Beach County at $4.90.

Mid-grade and premium gas now cost more than $5 a gallon for a gallon. On Monday, diesel in Florida ran $5.56 a gallon.

AAA said there doesn't seem to be an end in sight to the rising prices for gas.