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Gas prices hold steady as oil prices rise

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 Florida gas prices averaged $3.13 per gallon on Sunday. The state average increased 6 cents at the beginning of the week, then sank back down to $3.13 by the weekend. 

"Crude oil and gasoline futures rose last week, cooling off the downward trend of prices at the pump," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "The price gains are being attributed to optimism that the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut would boost the global economy and energy demand."

The U.S. price of crude rose more than $3 (+5%) last week, settling at $71.92 per barrel on Friday. Meanwhile, gasoline futures rose 11 cents per gallon on the NYMEX. 

Visit GasPrices.AAA.com to view state and local average gas prices

Regional Prices

  • Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.29), Naples ($3.20), Gainesville ($3.19)
  • Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.83), Pensacola ($2.86), Panama City ($2.88)

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.

AAA Resources for Drivers

  • Enroll in savings programs. AAA Members who enroll in Shell's Fuel Rewards program can save 30 cents per gallon on their first fill-up and 5 cents per gallon each additional trip to the pump. Click here for more information.
  • Get a tune-up. Ensure your vehicle is properly maintained to optimize its fuel economy. Visit AAA.com/AutoRepair to find a certified repair shop.
  • Find the lowest gas prices in your area by using the free AAA mobile app.
  • Determine anticipated fuel costs for your trip by using the AAA's Gas Cost Calculator.

Find Florida Gas Prices

  • Daily gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com 
  • State and metro averages can be found here

AAA GAS PRICE AVERAGES
(Price per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline)

Sunday Saturday Week Ago Month Ago One Year Ago
National $3.214 $3.222 $3.217 $3.398 $3.867
Florida $3.125 $3.143 $3.127 $3.371 $3.653
Georgia $2.946 $2.952 $2.980 $3.201 $3.342
Click here to view current gasoline price averages


Gas Price Survey Methodology
AAA updates fuel price averages daily at www.GasPrices.AAA.com. Every day up to 130,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.

About AAA - The Auto Club Group

The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America with more than 13 million members across 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, banking and financial services, travel offerings and more. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 64 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA’s mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. For more information, get the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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