TAMPA — Florida gas prices seesawed again last week. The state average went from $3.04 per gallon on Monday, April 28, back up to $3.18/g by Thursday. On Sunday, May 4, Florida’s gas price had fallen back down to $3.10/g.

These price swings have become all too familiar. Since September 2024, Florida’s average price has bounced between $2.96/g and $3.30/g - with drivers paying an average price of $3.11/g.

“Florida gas prices are poised to move lower this week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA - The Auto Club Group. “Oil prices dropped last week on concerns that OPEC and its allies could add more oil to the market, at a time when the global economy braces for a potential slowdown - which typically results in lower fuel demand.”

OPEC+ reportedly plans to bring 2.2 million oil barrels per day back to the market by November. The effort is allegedly designed to sink oil prices in effort to regain market share, while also punishing Iraq and Kazakhstan for not complying with production quotas.

On Friday, May 2, the U.S. price for oil was $58.29 per barrel. That’s down $4.73 (-8%) from the previous week. Wednesday’s closing price of $58.21/b is the lowest since April 2021. During that time, Florida’s average gas price was around $2.85 per gallon.

Visit GasPrices.AAA.com to view state and local average gas prices

Regional Prices
• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.25), Naples ($3.19), Gainesville ($3.18)
• Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.74), Pensacola ($2.79), Panama City ($2.80)

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

Click here to view current gasoline price averages.