Gas Prices Ease After Hitting Four-Year High
Florida gas prices are edging lower after climbing to their highest level in nearly four years last week.
The state average jumped 20 cents per gallon, peaking at $4.50 on Thursday. That marked the highest daily average since July 2022. The increase followed sharp gains in the futures market over the previous two weeks, including a 21% rise in oil prices and a 59-cent jump in wholesale gasoline.
Prices began to ease through the weekend. The state average fell 9 cents, bringing Sunday's price to $4.43 per gallon. That is 10 cents more than a week ago, 34 cents more than a month ago, and $1.48 more than this time last year. Visit GasPrices.AAA.com to view state and local gas price averages.
Market conditions shifted late last week on renewed optimism around U.S.-Iran negotiations. Reports that talks could lead to a gradual reopening of the Straight of Hormuz helped push prices down 6%. Those declines can directly affect pump prices, since about half of gasoline's price is determined by oil prices.
"The fuel market remains headline-driven and extremely volatile, making it difficult to predict what drivers will pay at the pump this summer," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA - The Auto Club Group.
Visit GasPrices.AAA.com to view state and local average gas prices
Regional Prices
- Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($4.58), Naples ($4.52), Gainesville ($4.51)
- Least expensive metro markets – Pensacola ($4.12), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($4.15), Panama City ($4.17)
How to Conserve Gasoline
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Drive conservatively. Avoid aggressive acceleration and speeding. This reduces fuel economy.
- Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds can lower fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
- Shop around for the best gas prices in your community by using the AAA mobile app.
- 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 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.
| AAA GAS PRICE AVERAGES (Price per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline) |
 | Sunday | Saturday | Week Ago | Month Ago | One Year Ago |
National | $4.522 | $4.530 | $4.446 | $4.153 | $3.319 |
Florida | $4.427 | $4.457 | $4.342 | $4.092 | $2.946 |
Georgia | $4.058 | $4.047 | $3.851 | $3.734 | $2.890 |
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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