Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Gas is up double digits in Florida. See prices

If you’re traveling during Thanksgiving week, you’ll want to know this: Gas prices have shot up by double digits in Florida since last week, and have exceeded $3 a gallon again.

Monday morning’s state average is $3.09 a gallon, according to AAA. That’s an 18-cent jump from the start of last week.

But the jump could be followed later this week by a decline, a yo-yo pattern drivers have been seeing for months in Florida.

“Drivers could see prices ease as they hit the road for Thanksgiving,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “With pump prices matching last year’s holiday, even a small drop would give travelers extra savings compared to 2024.”

MORE: When are the best and worst times to drive in Florida during Thanksgiving week?

Miami-area prices are 17 cents higher from a month ago and more than 2 cents higher than 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: $3.06 on Monday, Nov. 24, a 13-cent increase from last week, according to AAA.

Fort Lauderdale: $3.10, a 16-cent increase from last week.

West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.24, a 17-cent increase from last week.

Florida price at the pump

Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, Nov. 24, according to AAA, is $3.09, an 18-cent increase from last week.

Gas prices around Florida

Prices on Monday, Nov. 24, according to AAA:

Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.13

Daytona Beach: $3.14

Fort Myers: $3.13

Gainesville: $3.13

Jacksonville: $3.11

Lakeland: $3.13

Naples: $3.19

Orlando: $3.14

Panama City: $2.74

Pensacola: $2.71

Port St. Lucie: $3.13

Space Coast: $3.11

Tallahassee: $2.91

Tampa/St. Pete: $3.14

Villages: $3.07

U.S. price at the pump

Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, Nov. 24, according to AAA, is $3.06, a 1-cent decrease from last week.

What the experts are saying

▪ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “Ahead of the peak of Thanksgiving travel, the national average has remained relatively steady, holding close to where it’s been for the last few weeks. With refinery maintenance wrapping up, we’re likely to see more relief soon, particularly in the Great Lakes and West Coast regions. While Washington and Oregon may still see issues related to the Olympic pipeline shutdown, the broader outlook is promising — especially with oil prices dipping below $60 per barrel. Many states could begin to see further declines in the weeks ahead, just in time for the holidays.”

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 November 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM.