Florida’s Average Gas Price Reaches New High In 2023
Florida’s average gas price has gone up significantly in the past month and is now at a new high in 2023. They are the highest they have been in a almost a year. The report comes from AAA, who tracks the gas prices every day. The price got to $3.84 a gallon, which the highest its been since August of 2022. Gas prices have gone up over 50 cents since the 4th of July.
So why has the price of gas gone up so much? “Florida gas prices are now the highest since August of last year,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “These surging prices have been driven by a couple of factors. Extreme temperatures along the gulf coast has kept refineries from operating at full capacity. Globally, oil prices are significantly higher than a month ago, as OPEC production cuts cause global oil supplies to tighten.”
Unfortunately, the Tampa Bay area is one of the most expensive in the state, but not the most. Palm Beach County has the most expensive gas prices in Florida. Hopefully Florida’s average gas price goes down to levels when saw only a month ago.
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The REAL 6 Reasons Why Westchase Is Best Suburb In Florida
Westchase has been named the BEST suburb in Florida. And for those of us who live here, we are not surprised…but shh! We don’t want the secret to get out!
Ahhh, but it looks like it might be too late. The website Niche came up with this list: 2023’s Best Suburbs to Live in Florida. And so there it is: Westchase #1.
On the MJ Moring Show, MJ broke the news to me about this story. I asked him what the website said to explain why Westchase was the best in the Sunshine State. Niche evaluated the affordability of the various suburbs across the state. The average home value in Westchase is $380,000. Median rent is $1,698. The study also looked at public schools, nightlife, diversity, health, and employment opportunities. Westchase scored an A+ in all these categories.
What makes Westchase so great?
I agree with Niche’s review. However, some may not. A few people have mentioned that the HOA’s in Westchase are the only downside to the Tampa suburb. I have my own ideas as to why this is such a special community. The above tangible, quantifiable factors are important. But I think what makes Westchase a coveted suburb are some intangible qualities. Check these reasons out and see if you agree that Westchase is the best suburb in Florida.
Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.