AAA: Florida Gas Prices Suddenly Rebounded Last Week, Rose Average of 20 Cents Per Gallon

Sunday's state average was $3.46 per gallon; the highest in four weeks

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Florida gas prices suddenly rebounded last week, rising an average of 20 cents per gallon. The increase snapped a 22-day streak of declines, that sent the state average to $3.26 per gallon – the lowest daily average price since March.

Sunday’s state average was $3.46 per gallon. That’s what drivers paid four weeks ago.

“Last week’s jump at the pump came immediately after Independence Day, when AAA forecast a record number of Floridians would take a road trip for the holiday,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Fortunately, oil prices remain low. Unless that changes this week, the upward pressure on gas prices should ease soon.”

On Independence Day, Florida gas prices averaged $3.26 per gallon. That was $1.28 per gallon less than last year’s holiday. Regardless, it was the 2nd-most expensive Independence Day at the pump in a decade.

Sunday’s state average remains well below this year’s high of $3.72 per gallon. Since Labor Day, Florida gas prices have averaged $3.38 per gallon.

Regional Prices

■ Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.60), Naples ($3.51), Homosassa Springs ($3.50)
■ Least expensive metro markets – Pensacola ($3.16), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.19), Panama City ($3.22)

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

Daily gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com

AAA GAS PRICE AVERAGES
(Price per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline)

	Sunday	Saturday	Week Ago	Month Ago	One Year Ago
National	$3.538	$3.538	$3.535	$3.583	$4.696
Florida	$3.460	$3.454	$3.280	$3.390	$4.434
Georgia	$3.262	$3.260	$3.209	$3.276	$4.205
Click here to view current gasoline price averages

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