ORLANDO, Fla. – Gas prices in Florida could drop to $2 per gallon by this summer, according to AAA.
As of Sunday, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in the sunshine state is $2.48, which is more than the national average of $2.38.
According to AAA, summer gas prices in some parts of the state may near $2 per gallon if refinery maintenance ends smoothly and crude oil remains relatively cheap.
"That's awesome, if it actually comes to fruition," said Eric Nelski.
The cheaper gas prices could mean more travelers hitting the road for summer vacations, which is a good sign for Central Florida's strong tourism industry.
Nelksi, a Clearwater resident, drove to Cocoa Beach for an Easter weekend getaway with his family and said there will be more of that if gas prices keep dipping.
"There will be more weekend trips around the state of Florida," said Nelski. "Florida is great. There are so many different places you can go and see and paying $2 a gallon would allow us the opportunity to explore the state."
Gas prices have steadily gotten cheaper in the last few years.
AAA estimates that American households are saving a total of $400 million per day on gasoline compared to last year, which works out to average savings of more than $100 per household per month.
While AAA is hopeful gas prices will shoot down this summer, they're also confident they won't get expensive. Officials project that prices won't rise to be above $3 per gallon.