AAA: Florida gas prices declined 20 cents last week

Florida’s state average is now the lowest since early March. Lower gas prices come at an ideal time for summer travel and offer some financial relief for drivers. Still, the outlook remains uncertain. Developments involving the Strait of Hormuz will continue to influence whether prices rise or fall.”

Mark Jenkins, AAA

Florida gas prices are declining as 4.6 million Floridians prepare to travel for Independence Day. The majority of them (4.08 million) will take a road trip. View AAA's Independence Day travel forecast for Florida.

Last year on Independence Day, Florida drivers paid an average price of $3.11 per gallon. While it's unlikely the state average will drop below that in time for this year's holiday, it should test 2024 levels, which were $3.53 per gallon.  

Florida gas prices are on a streak of declines. Through the last 11 days, the state average fell 32 cents per gallon. That cuts the cost of filling an average-size gas tank by nearly $5.

Falling gasoline prices have been influenced by a drop in crude oil prices. As a reminder, oil prices influence about half of what drivers pay at the gas pump. U.S. oil prices fell 16% over the past two weeks, on hopes that an agreement between the U.S. and Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Since an agreement was announced last weekend, oil prices dropped $8.28 per barrel (10%), and Florida's average gas price declined 20 cents per gallon.

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 ($3.82), Miami ($3.75), Tallahassee ($3.74), Fort Lauderdale ($3.71) 
• Least expensive metro markets – Pensacola ($3.41), Melbourne-Titusville ($3.48), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.50)

How to Conserve Gasoline

• Combine errands to limit driving time.
• Drive conservatively. Avoid aggressive acceleration and speeding. This reduces fuel economy.
• Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds can lower fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
• Shop around for the best gas prices in your community by using the AAA mobile app. 
• 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 on each additional trip to the pump. Click here for more information. 
• Ensure your vehicle is properly maintained to optimize its fuel economy. Visit AAA.com/AutoRepair to find a certified repair shop.

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.