Central Florida gas prices hit 20-year high for Easter weekend

Central Florida drivers are currently feeling a lot of pressure at the pump, as gas prices reach their highest Easter weekend levels in more than 20 years.

As of April 5, the average price in the state had increased to $4.205 per gallon, well above the national average of $4.110.

The rise follows a volatile month in which prices jumped by more than a dollar, mainly due to instability in the global oil market.

In the heart of the region, Orlando and Gainesville experience the highest local costs, with averages of $4,257 and $4,283.

Although coastal areas like Melbourne and Daytona Beach generally have slightly lower rates, some Orlando resorts have reported prices as high as $4.29.

This rapidly increasing trend has turned a simple fill-up into a major expense for commuters and vacationers in the Sunshine State.

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