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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