ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida gas prices “fireworked” last week, shooting up 9 cents per gallon during the week and falling 7 cents over the weekend, according to AAA
With the Fourth of July just days away, officials said travelers can expect the average prices to remain about the same throughout this week.
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“Gas prices remain pretty volatile as 3.9 million Floridians prepare to take a road trip for Independence Day,” Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA, said in a news release. “Although we have seen some price swings in recent weeks, it’s not likely significant enough to impact people’s travel plans. Oil prices have flattened out, which should limit any significant jumps at the pump in the coming days.”
While the state average is predicted to be 12 cents per gallon more than the holiday last year, it is an astounding $1.16 less than 2022. Officials at AAA said this is mainly due to the U.S. price of crude oil has dropped to around $80 per barrel, compared to $100 two years ago.
The lowest metro market gas prices still remain in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.15), Pensacola ($3.17) and Panama City ($3.21), with the highest being in West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.52), Gainesville ($3.46) and Homosassa Springs ($3.45).
To view state and local average gas prices, as well as anticipated costs, visit the AAA’s website. AAA also has a road trip calculator to help with your travel budget and a 2024 Independence Day travel forecast for Florida.
Ways to save on gasoline, according to AAA:
- 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 reduce fuel economy.
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