ORLANDO, Fla. — With the start of a new work week, AAA had a little bit of good news for motorists — a nickel’s worth, to be exact.
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Gas prices in Florida fell 5 cents over the past week in Florida, the auto club said.
On Sunday, AAA said the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.36.
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On Monday, data showed an additional 1-cent drop, positioning Florida about 20 cents below the national average.
AAA said it’s the lowest daily average price the Sunshine State has seen since late April.
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“Pump prices have been under pressure during the past month, due to falling oil prices,” AAA’s Mark Jenkins said.
But don’t get too comfortable with the recent downward trend. Jenkins said It might be short-lived.
“Over the weekend, OPEC agreed on another round of oil production cuts. It’s unclear how much of an effect this will have on fuel prices, but if oil prices rise significantly, drivers would likely see higher prices at the pump.”
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