Florida gas prices are declining as 2.45 million Floridians prepare to take a road trip for the Independence Day holiday weekend.
On Monday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.35 per gallon. That is 6 cents less than the week before and the lowest daily average price in two weeks.
“Florida gas prices have fallen about 12 cents per gallon throughout the past two weeks,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Low oil prices have enabled gas prices to remain well below year-ago levels. However, strong demand has created some volatility throughout the past month. Even if gas prices bounce higher again soon, Independence Day road trippers will pay much less at the pump than they did last year.”
Florida gas prices averaged $4.54 per gallon on July 4, 2022. That amounts to $18 more for a full tank compared to what drivers are paying now.
Here are some of the more notable historic gas price averages for Independence Day in Florida:
- 2022 – $4.54 (record high)
- 2021 – $3.01
- 2020 – $2.11 (Lowest since 2004)
- 2019 – $2.68
- 2014 – $3.60
Regional Prices
- Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.41), Naples ($3.45), Fort Lauderdale ($3.39)
- Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.26), Pensacola ($3.29), Sebastian-Vero Beach ($3.30)
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.
