AAA: Rising oil prices could push Florida gas prices higher

Posted 10/19/26

Florida gas prices jumped early last week, reaching $4.23 per gallon on Thursday before declining...

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AAA: Rising oil prices could push Florida gas prices higher

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Florida gas prices jumped early last week, reaching $4.23 per gallon on Thursday before declining through the weekend. 

Sunday's state average of $4.11 per gallon is: 

  • 2 cents more than a week ago
  • 22 cents less than last month
  • $1.19 more than a year ago

Drivers are paying $62 to fill an average-size 15-gallon gas tank. That's $18 more than what drivers paid a year ago. 

"Oil prices went back above $100 a barrel last week, which could trigger another round of rising prices at the pump this week," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA - The Auto Club Group. 

The U.S. price for crude rose 10% last week, climbing from $91.85/b the previous week to $101.41/b on Friday. A $10 increase in crude oil prices could translate to a 25-cent increase at the pump. 

Oil prices rose last week amid growing concerns about global supplies. Escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, while renewed attacks on Russian energy infrastructure threatened additional supplies. A sharp decline in U.S. crude inventories added further upward pressure on prices.

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

Most Expensive Florida Metro Markets

  1. West Palm Beach ($4.27)
  2. Naples ($4.23)
  3. Gainesville ($4.20)

Least Expensive Florida Metro Markets

  1. Pensacola ($3.90)
  2. Panama City ($3.91)
  3. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.96)

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)

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Sunday

Saturday

Week Ago

Month Ago

Year Ago

National

$4.299  $4.309  $3.359  $4.469  $3.041 

Florida

$4.108 $4.140  $4.088  $4.333  $2.921 

Georgia

$3.739 $3.747  $3.814 $4.096 $2.824 
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