Gas prices plunge by double digits in Florida. See the cheapest places to pump
After a big increase last week, Florida gas prices have dipped by double digits this week.
Prices are down 13 cents a gallon in the state and 15 cents in South Florida, and most areas are averaging less than $3 a gallon.
“Gas prices have seen a notable weekly drop in most states as seasonal factors ramp up their impact—namely the switch to cheaper winter gasoline and falling gasoline demand,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
In the Miami area, prices are down more than 14 cents from a month ago and 21 cents from a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.
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: $2.95 on Monday, Sept. 29, a 15-cent decrease from last week, according to GasBuddy.
Fort Lauderdale: $2.98, according to AAA, a 15-cent decrease from last week.
West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.12, according to AAA, a a 12-cent decrease from last week.
Florida price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, Sept. 29, according to AAA, is $2.97, a 13-cent decrease from last week.
Gas prices around Florida
Prices on Monday, Sept. 29, according to AAA:
Bradenton/Sarasota: $2.92
Daytona Beach: $2.96
Fort Myers: $3
Gainesville: $3.03
Jacksonville: $2.94
Lakeland: $2.97
Naples: $3.02
Orlando: $3.01
Panama City: $2.80
Pensacola: $2.79
Port St. Lucie: $2.99
Space Coast: $2.93
Tallahassee: $2.90
Tampa/St. Pete: $2.99
Villages: $2.90
U.S. price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, Sept. 29, according to AAA, is $3.13, a 5-cent decrease from last week.
What the experts are saying
▪ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “Price cycling markets led the way with significant declines in Ohio, Florida, and Michigan, while Indiana experienced a price cycle that resulted in the largest weekly increase of any state last week. For now, seasonal factors will remain the primary driver of relief at the pump, though we continue to monitor the tropics for any potential disruptions to seasonal trends.”
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.