Gas Prices

Environmental advocates celebrated a win in Manatee last month with a new law blocking a plan for a new cruise port. But is the Terra Ciea Aquatic Preserve safe from development? Not everyone thinks so.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we spoke about the impact rising gas prices are having on Floridians, talked with Rep. Ryan Chamberlin about his push for a citizen-led campaign to put the elimination of property taxes up for a vote in 2028 and more.

Residents, truckers and snowbirds say they're experiencing sticker shock at the pump. At $4.10 a gallon on Thursday, gas prices in Florida are nearly 20% higher than they were a month ago.

Visit Saint Pete Clearwater projects hotel revenue in March and April to be 23% higher than last year.

“My answer is just get the cost down internationally, and that means having stable energy markets, making sure we're doing everything to get our stuff to market,” DeSantis said. “But I don't know that there's going to be any simple fix.”

Drivers have experienced historic sticker shock as they've filled up their tanks since the U.S. and Israel began military action against Iran. Floridians have paid higher prices in the past, but rarely have experienced such sudden price hikes. The same goes for gas station owners.

On "The Florida Roundup," Democratic congresswoman Kathy Castor of Tampa talks about why she opposes America's involvement in the war in Iran, offshore drilling and more.

In just a week, gas prices have shot up to almost $4 for a gallon for regular unleaded. "Live & Local" takes a closer look at what’s driving up the cost and how you are dealing with it.

Regional inflation data shows price increases are slowing overall. However, electricity and food prices have kept a lid on inflation falling further.

The cost at the pump averaged $2.74, down 12 cents from a week earlier and 29 cents from a month earlier.

Monday's state average of $2.97 was down 13 cents from a week ago, according to AAA, but it quickly rose a day later.

Florida law requires most stations to be able to run on generators, while requiring gas-station chains to have at least one portable generator for every 10 fuel outlets they own in a county.