TAMPA — Florida drivers saw a bit of gas price whiplash last week, but overall prices stayed within a familiar range. The state average fell to a weekly low of $3.01 per gallon early in the week, surged 12 cents per gallon by Thursday, Aug. 14, then eased 6 cents through the weekend.

“Florida gas prices have cycled within the same 26-cent range since September 2024, reflecting ongoing market stability,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA - The Auto Club Group.

State average of $3.08 per gallon Sunday, Aug. 17 is:
• 3 cents more than this time last week
• 6 cents less than a month ago
• 25 cents less than this time last year

The U.S. price for crude oil remains relatively stable. Friday’s closing price of $62.80 per barrel was down $1.08/b (2%) from the week before.

Visit GasPrices.AAA.com to view state and local average gas prices

Regional Prices
• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.23), Naples ($3.17), Homosassa Springs ($3.12)
• Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.83), Panama City ($2.87), Pensacola ($2.89)

Ways to Save on Gasoline

1. Combine errands to limit driving time.
2. Drive conservatively. Avoid aggressive acceleration and speeding, which reduces fuel economy.
3. Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
4. Shop around for the best gas prices in your community by using the AAA mobile app. 
5. Pay with cash. Some retailers charge more per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.

AAA Resources for Drivers

• Find the lowest gas prices in your area by using the free AAA mobile app.
• Determine fuel costs for your trip by using the AAA's Gas Cost Calculator.
• Enroll in savings programs. AAA Members who enroll in Shell's Fuel Rewards program can save 30 cents per gallon on their first fill-up and 5 cents per gallon each additional trip to the pump. Click here for more information. Members can also save money when buying gasoline, diesel, and propane at Love's Travel Stops in select states. Click here to learn more.
• Ensure your vehicle is properly maintained to optimize its fuel economy. Visit AAA.com/AutoRepair to find a certified repair shop.

Find Florida Gas Prices

• Daily gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com 
• State and metro averages can be found here

AAA Gas Price Averages

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	Sunday	Saturday	Week Ago	Month Ago	One Year Ago
National	$3.138	$3.142	$3.139	$3.160	$3.421
Florida	$3.079	$3.099	$3.051	$3.135	$3.326
Georgia	$2.911	$2.914	$2.906	$2.919	$3.227
Click here to view current gasoline price averages