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A Shell station in Miami Beach has become the first in South Florida to post a price of $5.39 per gallon for regular gas, marking a painful milestone for drivers in the area.
The station, located at the intersection of 41st Street and Royal Palm Avenue, is leading a sustained increase that, according to GasBuddy, raised the average price in Miami by 23 cents in just one week.
The average state price of regular gasoline in Florida reached $4.198 per gallon, while the national average hit $4.104, the highest level since August 2022, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
In comparison, just three months ago, in January 2026, the national average for gasoline was below three dollars in 43 states, the lowest prices in five years.
The increase has a direct cause: the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran since February 28, 2026, in response to the bombings by the United States and Israel under the so-called "Operation Epic Fury."
Through that strait transits approximately 20% of the world's oil, about 11 million barrels per day, and its closure through mines, drones, and missiles has stranded nearly 2,000 ships.
The Brent oil exceeded 126 dollars per barrel during the conflict, compared to the 66-67 dollars before the hostilities began, an increase that has directly impacted the price at the pumps.
The diesel is not escaping the crisis either: in Florida, it reached $5.81 per gallon this Monday, further worsening the situation for transporters and delivery companies.
The impact on the daily lives of drivers in South Florida is already quite visible, especially among those working in the app-based service economy. Analysts warn that prices will continue to rise as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
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