ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida gas prices are moving lower again after a sharp increase last week, according to AAA.
The state average jumped 14 cents to $2.89 per gallon on Thursday, the highest daily average since Dec. 20. Since then, though, prices slipped 3 cents over the past three days.
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The price of crude oil finished the week at $61.07 per barrel, a 3% increase from the previous week. Higher oil prices typically put upward pressure on pump prices, but Florida’s retail market continues to follow its own pattern.
“These fluctuations are part of a price‑cycling trend we’ve been seeing for more than a year now,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA. “Retail prices tend to rise sharply over a short period, then gradually drift lower. Even with small movements in the oil market, this cycle continues to drive most of the day-to-day volatility at the pump.”
AAA expects weekly fluctuations to continue as retailers adjust to both wholesale costs and competitive pricing patterns across the state.
Regional Prices
- Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.03), Naples ($2.95), Gainesville ($2.90)
- Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.60), Panama City ($2.61), Pensacola ($2.61)
Ways to Save on Gasoline
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Drive conservatively. Avoid aggressive acceleration and speeding, which reduces fuel economy.
- Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
- Shop around for the best gas prices in your community by using the AAA mobile app.
- Pay with cash. Some retailers charge more per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.