ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s regular gas price average has dropped below $3 a gallon, a more than 5% decrease from May.
As of Monday, the state average is $2.945 per gallon, a 15 cent decrease from last month’s $3.102 mark, according to AAA.
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Most of the price lowered recently, as the average dropped 12 cents in the past week — the second largest change in the U.S. during that time.
Florida’s regular gas price average is 30 cents cheaper than a year ago, following the national trend of lower June gas prices. The national average has dropped to $3.14 per gallon, the lowest in June since 2021, AAA released in a statement.
Regional Prices
- Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.11), Gainesville ($3.05), Naples ($3.04)
- Least expensive metro markets – Panama City ($2.80), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.81), Melbourne-Titusville ($2.83)
Cities with largest gas price decreases (since May 16)
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.