MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Gas costing $5 a gallon is now a frustrating reality in South Florida.

The Shell station at 41st Street and Royal Palm Avenue in Miami Beach was the first to break the $5 barrier, with a price tag of $5.39 per gallon on the first Monday in April.

According to gas buddy, the average price at the pump in Miami has risen .23 cents over the last week alone.

The high cost is causing some drivers to do what they can to save money.

Carlos Perez told Local 10 News’ Brett Knese he stopped driving for Uber temporarily because the price of gas makes the work no longer worth it.

“My son also does Uber too and it’s very expensive and the price goes up, but the Uber pays the same so it’s bad,” he said.

Experts say prices will likely continue to trend upwards until the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

$5 per gallon gas now reality in one South Florida city

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