Florida gas prices plunge by double digits. Will it last? See cost in your area
The price of gas is down by double digits in South Florida.
In the Miami area, the average has decreased nearly 15 cents a gallon from a week ago to average $2.87. South Florida gas prices are 16.5 cents lower than a month ago and 62.8 cents lower than a year ago.
Across Florida, gas prices also are down by double digits, with most areas below $3 a gallon.
“Florida drivers are seeing the lowest gas prices in 17 months,” said AAA spokesperson Mark Jenkins. “Prices dipped due to fears that the trade war could trigger a recession and reduce fuel demand. However, reports of easing tensions pushed oil prices higher last week, which could result in rising prices at the pump.”
North Florida remains the cheapest to get gas in the state. 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: $2.87 on Monday, May 12, down 14.6 cents a gallon from last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 1,700 stations in the region. Cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.50 and the most expensive $4.79.
▪ Fort Lauderdale: $2.91, according to AAA, a 16-cent decrease from last week.
▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.04, according to AAA, a 20-cent decrease from last week.
Florida price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, May 12, according to AAA, was $2.91, a 17-cent decrease from last week.
Gas prices around Florida
Monday prices, according to AAA:
Bradenton/Sarasota: $2.84
Daytona Beach: $2.91
Fort Myers: $2.88
Gainesville: $3.04
Jacksonville: $2.86
Lakeland: $2.96
Naples: $3.02
Orlando: $2.92
Panama City: $2.78
Pensacola: $2.81
Port St. Lucie: $2.93
Space Coast: $2.84
Tallahassee: $2.92
Tampa/St. Pete: $2.92
Villages: $2.97
U.S. price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, May 12, according to AAA, was $3.13, a 3-cent decrease from last week.
What the experts are saying
▪ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “Even with oil prices jumping more than $4 per barrel compared to last week, the national average price of gasoline has resumed its decline as refineries wrap up seasonal maintenance and prepare to boost output. Forty states have seen average gasoline prices fall over the last week, while just ten have seen increases—most notably on the West Coast, where another refinery fire in Northern California once again disrupted gasoline production. As we approach Memorial Day, gas prices may see some minor fluctuations, but for now, I don’t expect any significant changes to the national average, with prices staying near their lowest seasonal level since 2021.”
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 May 12, 2025 at 7:20 AM.