AAA: Florida gas prices fell eight cents last week

The end of the summer driving season has resulted in lower gasoline demand, so far in September. This has enabled gas prices to move lower, even as the price of oil hovers at 2023 highs.”

Mark Jenkins, AAA

Florida gas prices are moving lower. The state average dropped 8 cents per gallon, last week. 

Sunday's state average was $3.61 per gallon. That's 14 cents less than a month ago, 24 cents less than this year's high of $3.85 – recorded on August 17th. 

"The end of the summer driving season has resulted in lower gasoline demand, so far in September," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "This has enabled gas prices to move lower, even as the price of oil hovers at 2023 highs."

The U.S. price of crude set a new 2023 high of $91.48 per barrel on Monday, then settled at $90.03 by the end of the week. Meanwhile, gasoline futures dropped nearly 20 cents per gallon, which should allow retail prices to move lower this week. 

Regional Prices

• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.78), Naples ($3.70), Port St. Lucie ($3.66)
• Least expensive metro markets – Pensacola ($3.42), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.43), Panama City ($3.47)

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 fueleconomy 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 herefor 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	$3.847	$3.851	$3.876	$3.837	$3.700
Florida	$3.605	$3.618	$3.685	$3.752	$3.372
Georgia	$3.305	$3.314	$3.395	$3.596	$3.126
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.

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