AAA: Florida gas prices fall 20 cents in 10 days

Gas prices are moving lower as the unofficial end of the summer travel season approaches. However, there's no guarantee this decline will hold through the holiday weekend. For almost a year, Florida gas prices have followed a pattern of declining for about 10 days, then rebounding 10-20 cents. While that could happen this week, pump prices should remain lower than last year's Labor Day levels.”

Mark Jenkins, AAA

Florida gas prices have declined 20 cents in the past 10 days. On Sunday, the state average was $2.93 per gallon.

"Gas prices are moving lower as the unofficial end of the summer travel season approaches," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA - The Auto Club Group. "However, there's no guarantee this decline will hold through the holiday weekend. For almost a year, Florida gas prices have followed a pattern of declining for about 10 days, then rebounding 10-20 cents. While that could happen this week, pump prices should remain lower than last year's Labor Day levels."

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On Labor Day 2024, Florida gas prices averaged $3.30 per gallon. The state average hasn't returned to that height ever since. During that time, oil prices were trading at around $70 per barrel. On Friday, the U.S. price for oil closed at $63.66/b.

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 ($3.08), Gainesville ($3.03), Naples ($3.02)
• Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.77), Pensacola ($2.81), Punta Gorda ($2.82)

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	$3.153	$3.149	$3.138	$3.162	$3.360
Florida	$2.932	$2.942	$3.079	$3.092	$3.303
Georgia	$2.896	$2.899	$2.911	$2.907	$3.158
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.