Here’s how much gas prices jumped in Central Florida this week
You may have noticed it on your daily commute — gas prices are climbing once again.
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In fact, Tuesday saw the biggest one-day jump in the national gas price in more than a year, according to AAA.
The auto club said the spike is on the heels of an increase in oil prices, which are at a three-month high.
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On Wednesday, another 5-cent hike left Americans paying an average of $3.68 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas.
In the Sunshine State, gas jumped 8 cents from Tuesday into Wednesday, settling at $3.63 per gallon.
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That average was nearly 30 cents more than just one month ago when Floridians paid $3.34.
But if you look on the bright side, AAA said Florida averaged $4.05 for a gallon one year ago.
You may also remember when gas hit an all-time high last summer, costing US consumers more than $5 per gallon.
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