EDITORIAL: Florida Gas Prices Drop 28 Cents in 3 Weeks; Down 9 Cents From a Week Ago

Florida gas price average IS $3.31 per gallon

AAA — Florida gas prices shrugged off upward pressure and sank another 9 cents per gallon last week. The state average has now declined for three consecutive weeks, falling a total of 28 cents per gallon since late January.

On Sunday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.31 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since mid-January. It’s a nickel more than this year’s low of $3.24 per gallon and well below the 2023 high of $3.58.

“The fuel market is on a downward trend due to a combination of rising global oil supplies and renewed concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve will pass another interest rate hike in an effort to curb inflation,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.

“This has already been a volatile year for prices at the pump, and that’s likely to continue in the coming months. Gas prices normally increase in the spring as Americans take road trips, which drives up fuel demand. At the same time, refineries conduct springtime maintenance and begin making summer gasoline, which is more expensive to produce.”

Oil and gasoline futures prices dropped last week. The price for U.S. oil declined 4%, settling at $76.34 per barrel. That’s the lowest daily settlement in two weeks. Meanwhile, gasoline futures also hit a 2-week low after dropped 10 cents per gallon. Unless there are lagging effects of last week’s oil price hike, gas prices should decline again this week.

Regional Prices

■ Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.57), Naples ($3.47), Miami ($3.43)
■ Least expensive metro markets – Panama City ($3.15), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.16), Orlando ($3.20)

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.
■ 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

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