‘Everything is expensive’: South Florida drivers react to rising gas prices as Iran war tensions intensify

With shipments in the Strait of Hormuz expected to slow down amid the escalation between the U.S. and Iran, drivers in South Florida may feel the pinch as gas prices are set to rise.

7News cameras captured several drivers filling up their tanks in Northwest Miami-Dade on Monday as they reacted to the third night of strikes in Iran and how it may impact the price they pay at the pump.

“I don’t have a choice. I buy it,” said a driver.

“It’s so expensive right now,” said another driver.

Experts from GasBuddy say that when oil prices go up, the gas prices increase 24 to 48 hours later.

“Its horrible, here in Miami you have to drive everywhere half an hour, so even an increase of 20 cents 30 cents it makes a big impact on the budget,” said Timothy, a driver.

“It’s not good, everything is expensive but the job is too much, it’s too much expensive in life now,” said Leonard, a local driver

According to AAA, Miami-Dade, prices range from $3.65 to 3.85 a gallon. In Fort Lauderdale, the average price is $3.86. Statewide, a gallon of gas ...