TAMPA — Florida drivers are finally seeing relief at the gas pump after a sharp run-up in prices last month. The state average has fallen 34 cents per gallon in the past nine days as oil prices retreated from recent highs. The decline is saving drivers roughly $5 to $7 per fill-up compared to prices seen just over a week ago.

Sunday's state average of $4.08 per gallon is the lowest in nearly four weeks and: 

• 29 cents less than a week ago
• 13 cents more than a month ago
• $1.03 more than last year

Most Expensive Florida Metro Markets

1. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($4.28)
2. Gainesville ($4.23)
3. Fort Lauderdale ($4.18)

Least Expensive Florida Metro Markets

1. Pensacola ($3.92)
2. Panama City ($3.93)
3. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.95)

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

Oil Prices Declined Nearly 10% in Two Weeks

Crude oil prices declined nearly 10% in the past two weeks as concerns about global fuel supplies eased. The G7's decision to release 100 million barrels from emergency reserves, along with improving oil exports from the Middle East, helped calm supply concerns. As a result, crude fell from above $100 per barrel in mid-September to $91.11 on Friday.

How Drivers Can Save Money on Fuel

• Compare prices using the AAA Mobile App
• Combine errands into one trip
• Check tire pressure regularly
• Avoid aggressive driving and speeding
• Enroll in fuel rewards programs to save money on fill-ups
• Consider paying cash when lower cash prices are available

AAA Resources for Drivers

• Find local gas prices using the AAA Mobile App
• Estimate trip fuel expenses with the AAA Gas Cost Calculator
• Find a nearby AAA Approved Auto Repair facility
• View state and national gas price averages at GasPrices.AAA.com

National and State Gas Price Averages
(Price per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline)

	Sunday	Saturday	Week Ago	Month Ago	Year Ago
National	$4.370	$4.381	$4.480	$4.147	$3.140
Florida	$4.082	$4.105	$4.368	$3.952	$3.054
Georgia	$3.867	$3.883	$4.199	$3.895	$2.904

Gas Price Survey Methodology

AAA updates fuel price averages daily at www.GasPrices.AAA.com. Every day up to 130,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.