Gas prices are up again in Florida. See the cheapest places to pump

Gas prices continue to increase in Florida. In the Miami area, prices dropped slightly, according to AAA.

“Historically, gas prices trend lower in the second half of the year,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “However, the early fall months can bring some volatility, as refineries begin seasonal maintenance and the threat of hurricanes remains. However, these factors could be offset by reduced fuel demand, now that the busy summer travel season is over.”

North Florida remains the cheapest to get gas in the state. Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas.

Here’s what to know if you’re commuting or traveling in Florida:

Gas prices in South Florida

Miami-Dade: The average price: $3.01 on Monday, Sept. 8, a 3-cent dip from last week, according to AAA.

Fort Lauderdale: $3.11, according to AAA, a 6-cent increase from last week.

West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.24, according to AAA, a 6-cent increase rom last week.

Florida price at the pump

Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, Sept. 8, according to AAA, is $3.08, a 5-cent increase from last week.

Gas prices around Florida

Prices on Monday, Sept. 8, according to AAA:

Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.05

Daytona Beach: $3.10

Fort Myers: $3.08

Gainesville: $3.15

Jacksonville: $3.09

Lakeland: $3.08

Naples: $3.13

Orlando: $3.10

Panama City: $2.88

Pensacola: $2.92

Port St. Lucie: $3.13

Space Coast: $3.10

Tallahassee: $2.95

Tampa/St. Pete: $3.09

Villages: $3.05

U.S. price at the pump

Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, Sept. 8, according to AAA, is $3.19, a 1-cent increase from last week.

What the experts are saying

▪ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “Most of the nation’s 50 states saw gas prices rise over the last week, while some Great Lakes states saw significant relief thanks to the restart of BP’s Whiting, Indiana, refinery after severe weather caused a temporary outage. GasBuddy counts 17 states with average prices below $3 per gallon— fewer than we’ve seen in recent months. Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois led the declines, while just a few additional states saw price drops. Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight. However, with the transition back to winter gasoline just a week away for most areas, those increases may be short-lived, with potential relief arriving toward the end of the month. Additionally, OPEC+ announced an increase in oil production starting in October, which could help keep oil prices lower for longer.”

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.