Florida gas prices increased slightly last week as an estimated 2.1 million Floridians were forecast to take a road trip for Memorial Day weekend.
The Florida average price on Memorial Day was $3.41 per gallon. That was the 7th-highest Memorial Day gas price in 20 years, and $1.16 per gallon less than last year’s holiday.
“Florida gas prices dipped down to $3.38 per gallon last week, but rebounded a few pennies per gallon by the holiday weekend,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Pump prices are likely to fluctuate like this throughout the summer travel season. However, we may have already seen the highest prices of this year, unless a major hurricane affects refinery operations along the gulf coast.”
Florida’s daily average price reached 2023 high of $3.72 per gallon on April 21st. Last year, Florida gas prices reached an all-time high of $4.89 per gallon in June 2022. During that time, oil prices reached $123.70 per barrel, due to the effects Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had on global oil supplies. A significant difference compared to last Friday’s closing price of $72.67 per barrel.
Regional Prices
- Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.61), Naples ($3.50), Miami ($3.49)
- Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.21), Panama City ($3.30), Pensacola ($3.32)
Ways to Save on Gasoline
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.
- Pay with cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
- Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
- Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduce fuel economy.
AAA Resources for Drivers
- 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 for each additional trip to the pump.
- Get a tune-up. Ensure your vehicle is properly maintained to optimize its fuel economy. Visit AAA.com/AutoRepair to find a certified repair shop.
- Find the lowest gas prices in your area by using the free AAA mobile app.
- Determine anticipated fuel costs for your trip by using the AAA’s Gas Cost Calculator.
