AAA: Florida's average gas prices drop below $3 per gallon

Low oil prices and strong gasoline production numbers have helped push gas prices to lows not seen in more than a year. However, it's not clear how much lower prices will go. Springtime factors like refinery maintenance, strong demand, and the switch to summer gasoline typically keep upward pressure on prices at the pump.”

Mark Jenkins, AAA

Florida's gas price average dropped below $3 a gallon this week. Sunday's state average was $2.97 per gallon. That's 2 cents less than the 2024 low and the lowest daily average price since December 2023. 

Sunday's state average was 13 cents less than the week before, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 55 cents less than this time last year. The average cost to fill a 15-gallon gas tank is $44.55, which is $8.25 less than what drivers paid a year ago.      

"Low oil prices and strong gasoline production numbers have helped push gas prices to lows not seen in more than a year," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "However, it's not clear how much lower prices will go. Springtime factors like refinery maintenance, strong demand, and the switch to summer gasoline typically keep upward pressure on prices at the pump."

More than 70% of Florida filling stations are now selling gasoline for less than $3 a gallon. The lowest 10% of gas prices are averaging $2.76 per gallon. The highest 10% of gas prices average $3.35 per gallon.

The settlement prices for U.S. price have remained below $70 a barrel since the end of February. 

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

Apopka Gas Prices

Regional Prices

• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.11), Gainesville ($3.08), Naples ($3.06)
• Least expensive metro markets – Panama City ($2.84), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.84), Pensacola ($2.90)

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	$3.126	$3.127	$3.076	$3.145	$3.534
Florida	$2.969	$2.978	$3.103	$3.097	$3.523
Georgia	$2.941	$2.937	$2.896	$2.990	$3.357
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.