Conflict drives Florida fuel prices above national average

Florida residents have paid significantly more than the nationwide average for fuel in recent weeks as the geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran forces the state to compete with international markets for energy resources. While global energy benchmarks such as Brent Crude Oil and West Texas Oil fluctuate based on supply security, the Sunshine State’s unique infrastructure has left it particularly exposed to the fallout from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.