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AAA: Florida gas price plunge continues; down 62 cents in five weeks

Florida's state average of $4.27 per gallon is the lowest since May

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Florida gas prices dropped another 15 cents last week. The state average is now on a 5-week streak of declines, falling a total of 62 cents per gallon.  

Sunday, the average price for gasoline was $4.27 per gallon. This time last year, the price was $3 a gallon. On average it costs $64 to fill an average-sized 15-gallon tank of gas. That's $9 less than what drivers paid when gas prices hit their peak of $4.89 in mid-June. 

"For the first time in a couple months, drivers in some Florida cities are beginning to find pump prices below $4 a gallon," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "Oil prices suffered significant drops last week, clearing the way for additional discounts at the pump. Although global supplies remain an ongoing concern, the EIA reported a steep drop in domestic gasoline demand. While this might be an anomaly, the market is taking it as an indicator that Americans could be shifting driving habits in response to high prices. Meanwhile, concerns about a new strain of COVID-19 and potential lockdowns in China, have reenergized global demand concerns. 

"Drivers are likely relieved to get a break from record-high prices, and prices could get even cheaper this week," Jenkins continued. "However, it's important to remember that the market remains extremely volatile, and prices have the potential to bounce back. That particularly applies to hurricane season. If a major storm makes landfall along the gulf coast, impacting operations at refineries in Texas, Louisiana, or Mississippi, prices could spike, due to concerns about fuel supplies."

Last week, the U.S. price of oil dropped nearly $10 a barrel, but recovered a couple bucks by the end of the week. Friday's closing price of $97.59 per barrel is $7.20 per barrel (7%) less than the week before. That's a far cry from where oil prices were a little more than a month ago. On June 8, the U.S. price of oil settled at a monthly high of 122.11/b. That drove the state average to a new record high of $4.89 per gallon. As a reminder, the price of oil accounts for about half the price of gasoline. When oil prices drop, so do gas prices. 

Apopka Gas Prices

From gasbuddy.com

Price Station Area
$3.98
 
Sams Club
1500 South Orange Blossom Trail
 
Apopka
$4.09
 
Circle K
1500 North Wekiwa Springs Road
 
Apopka
$4.11
 
Mobil
1501 North Rock Springs Road
 
Apopka
$4.13
 
Citgo
1810 Rock Springs Road
 
Apopka
$4.15
 
BP
277 East Main Street
 
Apopka
$4.16
 
Mobil
454 East Main Street
 
Apopka
$4.16
 
RaceTrac
1652 East Semoran Boulevard
 
Apopka
$4.17
 
Wawa
1609 South Orange Blossom Trail
 
Apopka
$4.17
 
RaceTrac
700 South Orange Blossom Trail
 
Apopka
$4.18
 
Chevron
1025 South Orange Blossom Trail
 
Apopka

Regional Prices

  • Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($4.52), Naples ($4.51), Fort Lauderdale ($4.38)
  • Least expensive metro markets – Sebring ($4.08), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($4.08), Melbourne-Titusville ($4.08)
Gas Price Overview Oil Price Overview

Sunday's Avg. Price - $4.27 per gallon

Cost for a Full Tank -  $64 (15 gallons) 

2022 High - 4.89 per gallon (June 2022)

2021 High - $3.36 per gallon (Nov. 2021)

Record High - $4.89 per gallon (June 2022)

Friday's U.S. Oil Price - $97.59 per barrel

Previous Week's Closing Price - $104.79 per barrel

2022 High - $123.70 (Mar. 8, 2022)

2021 High - $84.65 per barrel (Oct. 2021)

Record High - $145.29 per barrel (July 2008)

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 reduces 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 each additional trip to the pump. Click here for more information.
  • 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.

Find Florida Gas Prices

  • Daily gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com 
  • State and metro averages can be found here

AAA GAS PRICE AVERAGES
(Price per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline)

Sunday Saturday Week Ago Month Ago One Year Ago
National $4.532 $4.548 $4.684 $5.000 $3.167
Florida $4.269 $4.286 $4.420 $4.852 $2.995
Georgia $4.045 $4.063 $4.192 $4.490 $2.970
Click here to view current gasoline price averages


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.

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