Florida gas prices reach lowest price since February

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida gas prices have fallen again to levels that have not been seen since February.

According to AAA, the average price per gallon is now $3.45 after dropping 9 cents last week.

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“The oil market finished flat last week, which should enable the state average to continue moving lower,” AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said in a news release. “Unless fundamentals shift, Florida’s average gas price should fall into the $3.30s this week.”

AAA said the price per gallon is $1.44 less than what drivers were paying in mid-June.

Prices are on a two-week decline and have fallen 17 cents over that span.

Regional prices

• Most expensive metro markets - West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.66), Naples ($3.53), Tallahassee ($3.58)
• Least expensive metro markets - Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.25), Pensacola ($3.27), Panama City ($3.33)

Ways to save on gasoline

• Combine errands to limit driving time.
• Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.
• Consider paying cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
• Remove excess weight in your vehicle.
• Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.

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