After a big drop, gas prices in Florida are on the way up again. See what’s changing

Miami Herald
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Gas prices are on the rise again.

The price per gallon ticked up an average of 3 cents a gallon in Florida from last week. In Miami-Dade County, gas prices increased 2.6 cents a gallon, according to GasBuddy, but that is still a penny a gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Last week, prices at the pump were down by double digits. The last increase in Florida was recorded in the days leading to July 4 as travelers set off on holiday car trips.

North Florida remains the cheapest region to get gas in the state, about 20 cents lower per gallon than South Florida. Palm Beach County and Tallahassee are among the most expensive areas for gas, according to AAA.

Here’s what to know if you’re commuting or traveling in Florida:

Gas prices on a trend.
Gas prices on a trend.

Gas prices in South Florida

▪ Miami-Dade: The average price: $3.37 a gallon, an increase of 2.6 cents from last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 1,700 stations in the region. Cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.97 and the most expensive $4.66.

▪ Fort Lauderdale: $3.41, according to AAA.

▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.56, according to AAA.

Florida price at the pump

Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, according to AAA, was $3.38, up 3 cents from last week.

Gas prices around Florida

Monday prices, according to AAA:

Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.35

Fort Myers: $3.36

Jacksonville: $3.35

Naples: $3.46

Orlando: $3.37

Panama City: $3.16

Pensacola: $3.13

Port St. Lucie: $3.42

Tallahassee: $3.41

Tampa/St. Pete: $3.38

U.S. price at the pump

Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, according to AAA, was $3.50, the same as last week.

What the experts are saying

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “We continue to see a mixed bag when it comes to gas prices across the country. With the summer winding down and GasBuddy data showing disappointing gasoline demand and struggling oil prices, we could eventually see the national average falling a bit more, especially once the refinery in Illinois restarts operations. While hurricane season hasn’t been a factor yet, it’s also just starting to get into its prime, and that does remain a quiet wildcard for now.”

How to find cheap gas near you

There’s an app to help: The GasBuddy app was built to show motorists prices around them and a fuel tracker can update users on stations that have or don’t have fuel based on supply changes.