Gas Prices Rise Following Impact of Hurricanes Milton, Helene

Blame it on the hurricanes. After weeks of falling fuel prices, two hurricanes within two weeks of each other cause the slight rise in gas prices.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

In fact, it was reported that one in three establishments that sell fuel in Florida did not have gas last week. The closures resulted in gas prices rising two cents per gallon nationally.

The cost is now $3.21

Fortunately, the experts at the Automobile Association of America (AAA) say that the impact of the devastating storm known as Milton will not severely cut off the supply of fuel.

“All this terrible weather lately could cause regional prices to rise as drivers flock to the few open stations with gas,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “But as roads are cleared and power is restored, stations will be able to be re-supplied, so any upward pressure on prices should be fleeting.” 

Fuel prices have been steadily dropping over the last few months.

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