Oil Prices Decline While Gas Prices Hold Steady

Florida gas prices remain within the same 20 cent range they've moved within for the past five months. On Sunday, the state average was $3.09 per gallon. Although the state average rose 10 cents last week, it came back down almost the same amount, finishing the week only 1-cent higher than the week before.

"For months, oil prices avoided significant swings, which also prevented gas prices from doing the same," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "However, bearish sentiment crept into the market, last week. Economic uncertainty and the potential for increased production from OPEC helped push oil prices to lows not seen since November. It's unclear if this will have an effect on gas prices. Interestingly enough, the price of gasoline futures increased last week, likely because refineries are beginning to produce summer blend gasoline and spring break travel is causing higher demand for fuel."

The price for U.S. crude oil fell 4% last week. Friday's closing price of $67.04/b was $2.72 per barrel less than the week before. Gasoline futures increased 14 cents per gallon on the week. 

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

Regional Prices

• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.23), Naples ($3.19), Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ($3.15)
• Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.76), Panama City ($2.79), Pensacola ($2.81)

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 fuel economy 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 here for more information. AAA members can also save money on gasoline, diesel, and propane at Love's Travel Stops in select states. Click here to learn more.
• 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	$3.089	$3.095	$3.098	$3.136	$3.397
Florida	$3.085	$3.102	$3.074	$3.171	$3.447
Georgia	$2.905	$2.911	$2.940	$2.949	$3.203
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.

About AAA - The Auto Club Group

The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America with more than 13 million members across 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, banking and financial services, travel offerings and more. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 64 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA’s mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. For more information, get the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.