Gas prices are changing again in South Florida. See what it costs to pump in your area
The gas price yo-yo is down again in South Florida.
In Miami and the rest of the state, the average gas price decreased about 3 cents a gallon from last week.
South Florida gas prices are running 2 1/2 cents a gallon lower than a month ago and nearly 36 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 20 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: $3.02 on Monday, March 3, down 3 cents from last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 1,700 stations in the region. Cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.65 and the most expensive $4.49.
▪ Fort Lauderdale: $3.03, according to AAA, 5 cents lower than last week.
▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.20, according to AAA, 3 cents lower than last week.
Florida price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, March 3, according to AAA, was $3.06, a 3-cent decrease from last week.
Gas prices around Florida
Monday prices, according to AAA:
Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.03
Daytona Beach: $3.04
Fort Myers: $3.06
Gainesville: $3.12
Jacksonville: $3.01
Lakeland: $3.08
Naples: $3.18
Orlando: $3.08
Panama City: $2.83
Pensacola: $2.88
Port St. Lucie: $3.05
Space Coast: $3.01
Tallahassee: $2.96
Tampa/St. Pete: $3.11
Villages: $3.06
U.S. price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, March 3, according to AAA, $3.09, a 5-cent decrease from last week.
What the experts are saying
▪ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “Gasoline prices in the U.S. have edged slightly lower over the past week, even as geopolitical tensions intensify, with the Trump administration promising tariffs that could not only create economic uncertainty but also impact what some motorists pay at the pump in the weeks ahead. Given the volatility surrounding the tariff situation, forecasting fuel prices remains challenging, as uncertainty lingers over the timing and scope of these tariffs, which the Trump administration has suggested will soon take effect. This comes on top of ongoing concerns about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and discussions of a potential deal to end the war. While OPEC has signaled its intent to stabilize the market, policy decisions from the White House could introduce further uncertainty, making it difficult to predict where prices will head next. However, nearly every year sees a seasonal spring increase, which could eventually push prices higher ahead of summer.”
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 March 3, 2025 at 5:42 AM.