Are gas prices going up or down in Florida? See the cheapest areas to fill your car
If you’re back to the daily work commute, you’re not seeing much difference in the price at the pump.
On Monday, Jan. 13, gas is holding steady at $3.08 a gallon, the same as last week. That’s about 5 cents a gallon more than a month ago, but 6 cents less than a year ago. The average price in Florida, $3.10, also is the same as last week.
Several North Florida areas are averaging less than $2.85 a gallon as the region remains the cheapest to get gas in the state, in some places about 25 cents cents less per gallon than South Florida. Naples and Palm Beach County are 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: $3.08 a gallon, unchanged from last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 1,700 stations in the region. Cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.65 and the most expensive $4.46.
▪ Fort Lauderdale: $3.12, according to AAA, a penny more than last week.
▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.25, according to AAA, 2 cents more than last week.
Florida price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, Jan. 13, according to AAA, was $3.10 a gallon.
Gas prices around Florida
Monday prices, according to AAA:
Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.09
Daytona Beach: $3.09
Fort Myers: $3.10
Gainesville: $3.16
Jacksonville: $3.09
Naples: $3.19
Orlando: $3.10
Panama City: $2.84
Pensacola: $2.83
Port St. Lucie: $3.11
Tallahassee: $2.95
Tampa/St. Pete: $3.14
U.S. price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, Jan. 13, according to AAA, was $3.06, the same as last week.
What the experts are saying
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “It’s been a relatively quiet week for the national average price of gasoline, with little overall movement. However, colder weather has pushed diesel prices higher and could also impact gasoline prices if refiners face disruptions. While gas prices haven’t shifted significantly yet, oil prices have climbed to their highest level since October, driven by President Biden’s new sanctions on so-called dark vessels, which have slowed countries like Iran’s ability to sell oil. This could soon lead to more noticeable increases in gas prices. Seasonally weak demand may help soften the impact of any increases for now, but with refinery maintenance season just weeks away — when refiners typically reduce gasoline production — motorists should be prepared for the spring rally to kick off.”
Mark Jenkins, AAA spokesman: “Fuel prices have cycled within the same range for the past couple months, but a recent oil price hike threatens to bring upward pressure on prices at the pump. Oil prices rose to multi-month highs on winter weather woes and U.S. sanctions on Russian petroleum. This could place upward pressure on prices at the pump.”
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 January 13, 2025 at 6:50 AM.