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AAA reports Florida’s average gas price climbed 13 cents last week

ORLANDO, Fla. — AAA says gas prices keep climbing.

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Fuel in Florida rose 13 cents on average last week.

That sets a new 2024 high of $3.64 per gallon.

Read: Fed’s Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year

However, things did settle somewhat over the weekend, with the average falling to $3.58 per gallon.

AAA says tension between Israel and Iran is causing the increase.

Read: Iran’s supreme leader tacitly acknowledges that Tehran hit little in its attack on Israel

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