OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Florida drivers are seeing the lowest gas prices in a month, but that relief at the pump may be short-lived.
As of Sunday, the state average was $2.95 per gallon, down 14 cents from last week and the lowest it’s been since May 12, when prices dipped to $2.92. In Ocala, the average price is even lower at $2.79, according to GasBuddy.com.
“Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran drove oil prices higher last week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “As a result, U.S. gas prices are expected to rise this week. The extent of the increase is uncertain, but drivers could begin seeing gas prices move higher on Monday.”…