Despite hurricane, Florida gas prices down more than 8 percent compared to August
(The Center Square) – Despite a direct strike by Category 4 Hurricane Helene, gas prices in Florida are down 17 cents or 8.2% compared to the previous month.
According to the American Automobile Association, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline on Monday is $3.17, down from Aug. 30, when the price was $3.34. The national average price is $3.22 per gallon, down from $3.35 the same time last month (4.04% decrease) and $3.82 the same time last year (18.6% decrease). Monday’s price in Florida is 10.4% less than the same time last year, when a gallon of regular cost $3.50.
Helene made landfall on Thursday in Dekle Beach in Taylor County as the most powerful storm to hit the Big Bend region...
