AAA: Florida gas prices decline six cents last week

Oil prices dropped 8% two weeks ago, then hung relatively steady last week, enabling pump prices to decline. Drivers should see pump prices drift even lower this week.”

Mark Jenkins, AAA

Florida gas prices declined 6 cents per gallon last week. On Sunday, the state average was $3.36 per gallon.

"Oil prices dropped 8% two weeks ago, then hung relatively steady last week, enabling pump prices to decline," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "Drivers should see pump prices drift even lower this week. But a sudden jump at the pump is likely on November 1, when the state's gasoline tax holiday ends."

The average cost for a full tank of gas is now $50. That's nearly $23 less than than what drivers paid in mid-June, when the state average reached a record high price of $4.89 per gallon. 

Apopka Gas Prices

From gasbuddy.com

Regional Prices

• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.51), Gainesville ($3.42), Naples ($3.42)
• Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.16), Pensacola ($3.19), Panama City ($3.25)

Ways to Save on Gasoline

• Combine errands to limit driving time.
• Shop around for the best gas prices in your community. 
• Pay with cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
• Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
• Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.

AAA Resources for Drivers

• 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.
• Get a tune-up. Ensure your vehicle is properly maintained to optimize its fuel economy. Visit AAA.com/AutoRepair to find a certified repair shop.
• Find the lowest gas prices in your area by using the free AAA mobile app.
• Determine anticipated fuel costs for your trip by using the AAA's Gas Cost Calculator.

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	$3.795	$3.803	$3.888	$3.689	$3.382
Florida	$3.358	$3.365	$3.403	$3.376	$3.313
Georgia	$3.209	$3.216	$3.256	$3.137	$3.235
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.