I filled up at $1.69 on Monday - same station is at $1.79 now. This region has some of the lowest gas prices around - still cost me $32 to fill up.
Ford Escape is soon to be available as a hybrid - I've driven the regular Escape and it isn't bad (Mazda drivetrain and chassis I believe).
I'm headed down to JoeBlack's RallyX event this weekend - guess I'll get to see what the prices are like in Florida.
-- John