How much are gas prices rising in South Florida? Check your area
Gas prices in South Florida have soared by more than 20 cents a gallon from a week ago.
The average price per gallon in the state broke the $4 mark last Tuesday.
Miami-area prices are more than 77 cents higher per gallon than a month ago and $1.09 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 pump in Florida, with prices in two cities still under $4, while Naples and Palm Beach County are the most expensive areas, according to AAA.
“Recent escalations between the U.S. and Iran have further intensified concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil flows, keeping markets on edge,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “At this point, the trajectory of fuel prices remains highly uncertain and is largely contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz— until that occurs, the risk of further increases remains firmly in place.”
Here’s what to know if you’re commuting or traveling in Florida:
Gas prices in South Florida
Miami-Dade: The average price: $4.15 on Monday, April 6, a 22-cent increase from last week, according to AAA.
Fort Lauderdale: $4.24, a 23-cent increase from last week.
West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $4.34, a 22-cent ncrease from last week.
Florida price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, April 6, according to AAA, is $4.19, a 24-cent increase from last week.
Gas prices around Florida
Bradenton/Sarasota: $4.20, up from $3.96 last Monday
Daytona Beach: $4.23, up from $3.96
Fort Myers: $4.22, up from $3.97
Gainesville: $4.27, up from $4
Jacksonville: $4.21, up from $3.95
Lakeland: $4.21, up from $3.97
Naples: $4.26, up from $4.02
Orlando: $4.22, up from $3.96
Panama City: $3.91, up from $3.69
Pensacola: $3.90, up from $3.66
Port St. Lucie: $4.22, up from $3.98
Space Coast: $4.22, up from $3.94
Tallahassee: $4.12, up from $3.81
Tampa/St. Pete: $4.21, up from $3.97
Villages: $4.16, up from $3.93
U.S. price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, April 6, according to AAA, is $4.11, a 12-cent increase from last week.
What the experts are saying
▪ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “Gasoline prices are poised for another jolt this week, with many inland states—including the Plains, Great Lakes, and parts of the Rockies— likely to see sharp increases as last week’s surge in wholesale costs has yet to be fully passed through to consumers. In addition, some price-cycling markets could also see another round of increases. As a result, the national average could rise by double digits, potentially reaching the $4.20 to $4.35 per gallon range in the days ahead. Diesel prices continue to climb as well and now sit just 25 cents away from setting a new all-time record.”
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.