Gas prices soar 10 cents in Florida and even more in Miami. What to know about cost
Gas prices have increased an average of 10 cents in Florida and 15 cents in the Miami area since last week.
It’s a yo-yo change from the week before, when gas prices decreased by that amount.
“Florida gas prices continue to follow the same pattern of rising and falling within about the same range every week or two,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesperson for AAA - The Auto Club Group. “Oil prices showed some weakness this past week, but not to a degree that would signal any significant relief at the pump.”
In the Miami area, prices are nearly 4 cents a gallon higher than a month ago and 5.4 cents lower than a year ago.
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 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: $3.16 a gallon on Monday, Feb. 10, up 15 cents from last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 1,700 stations in the region. Cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.73 and the most expensive $4.49.
▪ Fort Lauderdale: $3.16, according to AAA, 14 cents more than last week.
▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.29, according to AAA, 10 cents more than last week.
Florida price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, Feb. 10, according to AAA, was $3.15, a 10-cent increase from last week.
Gas prices around Florida
Tuesday prices, according to AAA:
Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.16
Daytona Beach: $3.16
Fort Myers: $3.15
Gainesville: $3.19
Jacksonville: $3.14
Naples: $3.27
Orlando: $3.19
Panama City: $2.84
Pensacola: $2.85
Port St. Lucie: $3.18
Tallahassee: $3
Tampa/St. Pete: $3.21
U.S. price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, Feb 10, according to AAA, was $3.13, a 4-cent increase from last week.
What the experts are saying
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “While some states have seen gas prices inching up, much of the country continues to see mostly stable prices. States that experience price cycling have seen increases, while many others have only experienced minor fluctuations. With tariffs on Mexico and Canada currently on pause, trade policy has yet to directly impact fuel prices. However, refinery issues are creating localized disruptions, particularly on the West Coast, where a refinery fire and the transition to summer gasoline are pushing prices higher. Elsewhere, volatility and seasonal trends continue to drive normal fluctuations. For now, the overall direction of gas prices remains typical for this time of year, but we remain on watch for potential policy changes that could impact fuel prices.”
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 February 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM.