Geopolitical tensions could slow gas price declines, AAA says


Even though gas prices in Central Florida continued to decline by 8 cents compared to a week ago, news that a Malaysian airliner was shot down last week is putting pressure on the price of oil, AAA reports.


'Oil rose on concerns that violence could spread in response to the crash,' said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA-The Auto Club Group. 'Gas prices are currently falling more than a half-cent a day, but geopolitical tension could slow the rate of discount at the pump this week.'


The national and Florida average prices for a gallon of regular unleaded are 5 cents cheaper than last week and fell for the 23rd consecutive day on Sunday. The current average price for a gallon of self-serve regular in Florida is $3.50.


In Orlando, gas prices currently average $3.38 for a gallon of self-serve regular, compared to $3.46 a week ago.


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