AAA: Florida gas prices go lower as millions prepare to travel for Memorial Day weekend

With so many drivers fueling up, gas prices may fluctuate in the coming. However, even at their peak, prices should remain well below last year's holiday rates.”

Mark Jenkins, AAA

 Florida gas prices are moving lower again as millions of Americans prepare to travel for Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA's holiday travel forecast, a record-breaking 2.6 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more. Of those, 2.3 million will take a road trip. 

"With so many drivers fueling up, gas prices may fluctuate in the coming days," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA - The Auto Club Group. "However, even at their peak, prices should remain well below last year's holiday rates."

Last week, Florida gas prices shot up 20 cents per gallon, going from $2.92 per gallon to $3.12/g. From there, the state averaged declined 7 cents per gallon through the weekend. 

On Sunday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.05 per gallon. That's 46 cents less than the state average on Memorial Day 2024 ($3.51/g).

Last year, the oil market was considered "balanced," with U.S. crude prices averaging around $78 per barrel. This year, prices have dropped to approximately $62 per barrel amid concerns that global fuel supplies may soon exceed demand. OPEC+ has announced plans to increase production later this year, adding to market uncertainty as analysts worry about a potential global economic slowdown and declining fuel consumption.

Visit GasPrices.AAA.com to view state and local average gas prices.

Apopka Gas Prices

Regional Prices

• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.22), Naples ($3.14), Ocala ($3.13)
• Least expensive metro markets – Panama City ($2.79), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.80), Pensacola ($2.86)

Ways to Save on Gasoline

1. Combine errands to limit driving time.
2. Drive conservatively. Avoid aggressive acceleration and speeding, which reduces fuel economy.
3. Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
4. Shop around for the best gas prices in your community by using the AAA mobile app. 
5. Pay with cash. Some retailers charge more per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.

AAA Resources for Drivers

• Find the lowest gas prices in your area by using the free AAA mobile app.
• Determine fuel costs for your trip by using the AAA's Gas Cost Calculator.
• Enroll in savings programs. AAA Members who enroll in Shell's Fuel Rewards program can save 30 cents per gallon on their first fill-up and 5 cents per gallon each additional trip to the pump. Click herefor more information. Members can also save money when buying gasoline, diesel, and propane at Love's Travel Stops in select states. Click here to learn more.
• Ensure your vehicle is properly maintained to optimize its fuel economy. Visit AAA.com/AutoRepair to find a certified repair shop.

Find Florida Gas Prices

• Daily gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com 
• State and metro averages can be found here

	Sunday	Saturday	Week Ago	Month Ago	One Year Ago
National	$3.178	$3.185	$3.135	$3.161	$3.592
Florida	$3.054	$3.074	$2.932	$3.023	$3.465
Georgia	$2.920	$2.924	$2.886	$2.936	$3.388
Click here to view current gasoline price averages

Gas Price Survey Methodology
AAA updates fuel price averages daily at www.GasPrices.AAA.com. Every day up to 130,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.