Hurricane Ida likely to spike gas prices

ORLANDO, Fla. Drivers in Central Florida may soon feel the effects of Hurricane Ida in the form of rising gas prices.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular Florida gas is $2.95. That could change in the coming days, however, depending on the damage to the Gulf Coast.

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Hurricane Ida made landfall off the Louisiana coast on Sunday with winds of 150 mph.

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Experts say refineries in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Alabama account for more than 45% of the nation’s capacity to convert crude oil to gasoline. In addition, the area is home to nearly 2,000 offshore oil platforms.

Despite the threat of rising pump prices, Florida’s average is still lower than other states. AAA says the national average for regular gasoline is $3.15.