Gas prices in Florida just increased for first time in weeks. See what you’re paying
Gas prices are up in Miami, the first increase at the pump in weeks.
Prices are about 5 1/2 cents a gallon more than they were last week, according to industry monitor GasBuddy. But that’s still nearly 4 cents a gallon less than a month ago and 17 cents cheaper than a year ago.
Across Florida, AAA says prices across the state are up 6 cents a gallon as of Monday, Oct. 28.
The increase in the state comes after several price dips and then a couple of weeks of stability. Meanwhile, across the country, gas prices dropped an average of 4 cents a gallon.
Several North Florida areas are averaging less than $3 a gallon as the region remains the cheapest to get gas in the state, in some places about 30 cents less per gallon than South Florida. Palm Beach County is among the most expensive areas for gas.
Here’s what to know if you’re commuting or traveling in Florida:
Gas prices in South Florida
▪ Miami-Dade: The average price: $3.14 a gallon, up 5.6 cents from last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 1,700 stations in the region. Cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.69 and the most expensive $4.46.
▪ Fort Lauderdale: $3.16, according to AAA.
▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.30, according to AAA.
Florida price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, Oct, 28, according to AAA, was $3.14, an increase of 6 cents a gallon from last week.
Gas prices around Florida
Monday prices, according to AAA:
Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.14
Fort Myers: $3.14
Jacksonville: $3.14
Naples: $3.20
Orlando: $3.15
Panama City: $2.82
Pensacola: $2.83
Port St. Lucie: $3.17
Tallahassee: $3.03
Tampa/St. Pete: $3.17
U.S. price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, Oct. 28, according to AAA, was $3.13, a drop of 4 cents a gallon from last week.
What the experts are saying
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “The national average price of gasoline has continued its decline over the last week as oil prices have sunk due to Israel avoiding attacks on Iran’s oil infrastructure, and seasonal decreases in demand are pushing gasoline lower, as is normal for this time of year. In addition to gasoline prices falling to their lowest level since January, the average price of diesel has now fallen to its lowest level in over three years. While many Americans may incorrectly credit the upcoming election for the declines, politicians have little influence over the strong seasonal forces that drive prices lower in autumn. With winter gasoline soon to reach the rest of California, and demand continuing to decline as Americans grapple with colder weather, the drop in demand is pushing gas prices down—not politicians on either side, as much as they might like to think they do. I expect the decline in gas prices will continue into and even beyond the upcoming election.”
How to find cheap gas near you
There’s an app to help: The GasBuddy app was built to show motorists prices around them and a fuel tracker can update users on stations that have or don’t have fuel based on supply changes.
This story was originally published October 28, 2024 at 6:59 AM.