AAA: Florida gas prices rise 10 cents; state average remains under $3 per gallon

Gas price cycling continues at Florida gas pumps. The state average declines for 5-10 days, then rebounds anywhere from 10-25 cents. Fortunately, this week's hike was on the low end, and drivers continue to find some of the lowest prices of the year.”

Mark Jenkins, AAA

Florida gas prices rose 11 cents last week, yet the state average remains less than $3 a gallon. 

"Gas price cycling continues at Florida gas pumps, where the state average declines for 5-10 days, then rebounds anywhere from 10-25 cents," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "Fortunately, this week's hike was on the low end, and drivers continue to find some of the lowest prices of the year."

Last week, the state average fell from $2.92 on Sunday to $2.87 per gallon on Tuesday. By Friday, it jumped 11 cents to $2.98/g. 

Sunday's state average of $2.97 per gallon is: 

• 5 cents more than a week ago
• 14 cents less than last month
• 7 cents less than a year ago

The lowest daily average price this year was $2.87 per gallon on October 21. The highest was $3.23/g on January 16.

Crude oil prices moved 1% lower last week. The previous week, the price of crude increased by 7%.   

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

Apopka Gas Prices

Regional Prices

• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach ($3.14), Naples ($3.05), Ocala ($3.01)
• Least expensive metro markets – Pensacola ($2.66), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.67), Panama City ($2.72)

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	$3.036	$3.038	$3.053	$3.159	$3.110
Florida	$2.969	$2.976	$2.921	$3.114	$3.037
Georgia	$2.784	$2.787	$2.797	$2.918	$2.944
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.