AAA: Florida gas prices jump 25 cents

A 25-cent increase may sound steep, but these kinds of fluctuations have become fairly routine over the past year.”

Mark Jenkins, AAA

Florida drivers experienced a noticeable uptick in gas prices last week, as the state average surged from $2.95 per gallon on Sunday to $3.20/g on Thursday. By Sunday, prices eased slightly, settling at $3.12/g.

"A 25-cent increase may sound steep, but these kinds of fluctuations have become fairly routine over the past year," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA - The Auto Club Group.

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Since early September 2024, Florida's average gas price has consistently bounced between $2.92/g and $3.23/g. The recurring pattern typically involves a gradual decline over 10 days, followed by a sharp rebound to previous levels.

"The fuel market itself remains relatively stable," Jenkins explained. "Retailers frequently adjust pump prices to stay competitive. Once prices dip below a profitable threshold, stations raise them again, and the cycle starts over."

Despite the recent price movement at the pump, futures prices for both crude oil and gasoline remain largely unchanged from the previous week, indicating no major shifts in wholesale costs.

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

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Regional Prices

• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.26), Naples ($3.20), Ocala ($3.19)
• Least expensive metro markets – Pensacola ($2.86), Panama City ($2.86), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.87)

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 here for 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	$3.183	$3.189	$3.175	$3.137	$3.214
Florida	$3.120	$3.143	$2.945	$2.982	$3.125
Georgia	$2.907	$2.912	$2.892	$2.907	$2.945
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.