Although they rose last week, gas prices in Florida are now declining once more. The state average jumped 10 cents to $3.32 per gallon by Wednesday after tying the 2023 low of $3.22 per gallon last Monday.
The hike was a reaction to the two-week-old increase in the price of crude oil.
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Thankfully, the price of crude oil dropped last week, and the price of gas is following suit.
From Friday through Sunday, Florida’s state average dropped by 4 cents per gallon. On Sunday, the state average was $3.29 per gallon.
Crude oil prices in the US ended the day at $85.54 per barrel. This is a $4.21 per barrel (-4%) decrease from the previous week. Futures for gasoline fell six cents.
Regional Prices
- Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.48), Naples ($3.35), Tallahassee ($3.34)
- Least expensive metro markets – Pensacola ($3.06), Crestview-Fort Walton ($3.09), Panama City ($3.18)
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.
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