ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida gas prices jumped again last week, climbing to a weekly high of $2.93 per gallon on Friday.
According to AAA, the price per gallon went up 9 cents before dipping slightly before the weekend, marking the highest pump prices seen in the state over the past six weeks.
“Florida gas prices are inching higher as global oil markets react to geopolitical tensions, tightening fuel supplies, and growing optimism about future fuel demand,” Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA, said in a news release. ”These factors have pushed oil and gasoline futures upward, and when combined with Florida’s normal pattern of price cycling, they’ve contributed to the recent uptick at the pump.”
Sunday’s state average of $2.91 per gallon is:
- 5 cents more than last week
- 5 cents more than last month
- 17 cents less than this time last year
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Regional Prices
- Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.08), Naples ($2.99), Gainesville ($2.95)
- Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.60), Panama City ($2.64), Pensacola ($2.66)
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.