Will South Florida gas prices rise in Mideast conflict? Check cost in your area

Gas prices rose slightly on Monday in South Florida as drivers get back to their commute. But the big question is: Will prices increase with conflict in the Middle East?

“Looking ahead, markets will now begin reacting to this weekend’s U.S.–Iran attacks,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

For now, Miami-area prices are 2 cents a gallon lower than a month ago and 12 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.

Even with the increase this week, the average gas price across the state has stayed mostly under $3 a gallon. North Florida remains the cheapest to pump in Florida. Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas, according to AAA.

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

Gas prices in South Florida

Miami-Dade: The average price: $2.90 on Monday, March 2, a 1-cent increase from last week, according to AAA.

Fort Lauderdale: $2.92, a 1-cent increase from last week.

West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.05, a 2-cent increase from last week.

Florida price at the pump

Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, March 2, according to AAA, is $2.88, a 1-cent increase from last week.

Gas prices around Florida

Prices on Monday, March 2, according to AAA:

Bradenton/Sarasota: $2.87

Daytona Beach: $2.88

Fort Myers: $2.89

Gainesville: $2.97

Jacksonville: $2.86

Lakeland: $2.86

Naples: $2.95

Orlando: $2.87

Panama City: $2.68

Pensacola: $2.73

Port St. Lucie: $2.92

Space Coast: $2.86

Tallahassee: $2.80

Tampa/St. Pete: $2.85

Villages: $2.87

U.S. price at the pump

Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, March 2, according to AAA, is $2.99, a 6-cent increase from last week.

What the experts are saying

▪ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “The national average price of gasoline has climbed for a fourth straight week, driven primarily by seasonal tightening and broader market dynamics. Looking ahead, markets will now begin reacting to this weekend’s U.S.–Iran attacks, which have elevated geopolitical risk premiums even in the absence of immediate supply disruption. Oil prices have firmed as traders assess the potential for further escalation, and while fundamentals such as inventories and refinery activity remain important anchors, the risk of broader instability — particularly involving key transit routes— has injected fresh uncertainty into energy markets. In the week ahead, gasoline prices are likely to face heightened upward pressure as seasonal trends continue and markets navigate this evolving geopolitical landscape, with the national average poised to reach the $3-per-gallon mark for the first time this year.”

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.