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Fishkind Commentary: Florida’s Economy Gets Boost From Falling Gas Prices

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Economic analyst Hank Fishkind of Fishkind and Associates

Economic analyst Hank Fishkind


If you traveled by car over the Thanksgiving holiday, you might have noticed that filling your gas tank was cheaper than you expected. Gas prices are down worldwide, and that may have OPEC in a tailspin but it’s great for Florida’s tourism-driven economy, according to economic analyst Hank Fishkind. This week, Fishkind tells WMFE’s Nicole Creston who wins and who loses when gas prices fall.


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Nicole Darden Creston

About Nicole Darden Creston

All Things Considered Host and Reporter

Nicole came to Central Florida to attend Rollins College and started working for Orlando’s ABC News Radio affiliate shortly after graduation. She joined WMFE in 2010. As a field reporter, news anchor and radio show host in the City Beautiful, she has covered everything from local arts to national elections, from ... Read Full Bio »

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