FLORIDA – Tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend pushed oil prices higher in overnight trading, renewing upward pressure on Florida gasoline prices, according to WKMG news partner WJXT.
In early trading, U.S. crude climbed nearly $2.50 per barrel, about a 3 percent increase from Friday’s closing price of $71.41 per barrel. The rise reflects uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.
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“Concerns about potential fuel supply disruptions have nudged oil prices higher,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA — The Auto Club Group. “With tensions in the Middle East adding uncertainty to the global oil market, gas prices could remain volatile in the coming weeks.”
Florida prices
- State average: $3.82 per gallon (Sunday)
- Change vs. last week: up 5 cents
- Change vs. one month ago: down 8 cents
- Change vs. one year ago: up 86 cents
Regional metro averages (regular unleaded)
- Most expensive: West Palm Beach–Boca Raton, $3.98; Naples, $3.91; Fort Lauderdale, $3.88
- Least expensive: Pensacola, $3.57; Panama City, $3.58; Crestview–Fort Walton Beach, $3.63
National and state averages (regular unleaded)
- National (Sunday): $3.88; Saturday: $3.88; week ago: $3.80; month ago: $4.11; one year ago: $3.16
- Florida (Sunday): $3.82; Saturday: $3.84; week ago: $3.77; month ago: $3.90; one year ago: $2.96
- Georgia (Sunday): $3.58; Saturday: $3.58; week ago: $3.54; month ago: $3.78; one year ago: $2.91
How to conserve gasoline
- Combine errands to reduce driving time.
- Drive conservatively; avoid aggressive acceleration and speeding.
- Remove excess weight; every 100 pounds can lower fuel economy 1–2 percent.
- Shop for the best local prices using the AAA mobile app.
- Pay with cash when possible; some retailers charge more per gallon for credit card payments.
AAA driver resources
- Find local lowest gas prices with the free AAA mobile app and at GasPrices.AAA.com.
- Use AAA’s Gas Cost Calculator to estimate trip fuel costs.
- AAA members who enroll in Shell’s Fuel Rewards program can save on fuel — see AAA for details.
- Keep vehicles maintained to optimize fuel economy; visit AAA.com/AutoRepair to find certified repair shops.