Florida Gas Prices Hold at Four‑Year Highs Amid Global Oil Volatility

Florida gas prices remain at their highest level in four years as the ongoing conflict with Iran continues to disrupt the global oil supply chain and send crude oil prices on a volatile ride.

AAA reports the statewide average price slipped slightly early last week before rising again through the weekend. On Sunday, the state average was $3.96 per gallon. That price is:

• 2 cents more than one week ago
• $1.06 more per gallon than last month
• 84 cents less than this time last year

Oil prices remain the primary driver of higher pump prices. Since the conflict with Iran began, oil prices have surged nearly 45 percent following a series of sharp increases over the past four weeks. Last week, U.S. crude oil prices climbed to $99.14 per barrel, the highest daily settlement since July 2022 during the early stages of the Russia‑Ukraine conflict.

“Oil prices are doing most of the driving right now,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA The Auto Club Group. “About half of what drivers pay at the pump comes down to the cost of crude oil. When oil prices spike this quickly and remain volatile, gas prices almost always follow.”

Since the conflict escalated earlier this month, Florida’s average gas price has jumped $1.07 per gallon, rising from $2.88 at the beginning of March to $3.96 per gallon on Sunday. That marks the highest daily average price Florida drivers have seen in four years, since July 2022, and adds roughly $16 to the cost of filling a 15-gallon gas tank.

AAA says continued volatility in global oil markets could keep prices unstable in the days ahead.

To help manage rising fuel costs, AAA recommends drivers:

• Combine errands to reduce unnecessary trips
• Drive carefully and avoid aggressive acceleration
• Keep vehicles properly maintained, including tire pressure and oil changes
• Shop around since gas prices can vary widely by station

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

Regional Prices

• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($4.13), Naples ($4.03), Fort Lauderdale ($4.01)
• Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.65), Pensacola ($3.67), Panama City ($3.69)

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.

	Sunday	Saturday	Week Ago	Month Ago	One Year Ago
National	$3.980	$3.976	$3.942	$2.982	$3.159
Florida	$3.955	$3.951	$3.937	$2.898	$3.122
Georgia	$3.589	$3.593	$3.695	$2.785	$2.946
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.