Florida could see relief as gas prices are expected to go lower
Relief may be in sight for Florida drivers as statewide gas prices are expected to steadily decrease this week, AAA – The Auto Club Group says.
On Sunday, the state average reached $3.61 per gallon of regular after declining by 3 cents per gallon from Friday – the state’s highest 2024 average of $3.64 per gallon.
“Drivers will likely be happy to hear that they may soon get a break from rising prices at the pump,” said the group’s spokesperson, Mark Jenkins. “The price of oil took a step back last week, enabling gasoline futures to drop 20 cents per gallon.”
The U.S. price of crude oil dropped below $80 per barrel Wednesday, settling at $78.11 per barrel. Prices have been above $80 for “the better part of the past two months.”
“Unless those prices suddenly rebound this week, drivers should see gas prices steadily move lower this week,” Jenkins said.
What are gas prices in Florida?
Most expensive metro markets
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– West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.77), Naples ($3.70), Homosassa Springs ($3.68)
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– Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.35), Pensacola ($3.37), Panama City ($3.38)
Daily gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com
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