TAMPA — Oil prices remain high, yet prices at the pump are falling fast. Florida’s average price for gasoline dropped 10 cents last week.

The state average has now declined 20 cents per gallon, through the past two weeks. The state average on Sunday, Oct. 1, was $3.49 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since late July.

“Gas prices are moving lower, even as the price of oil remains near 2023 highs,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. “Now that the summer driving season is over, gasoline demand has declined, but gasoline production is stronger than a year ago. Gasoline futures logged a second-consecutive 18 cent drop, which should signal another round of falling prices at the pump this week.”

The price of oil settled at $90.79 per barrel. That was 1% more than the week before.

Regional Prices
• Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.70), Naples ($3.65), Port St. Lucie ($3.60)
• Least expensive metro markets – Pensacola ($3.33), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.36), Melbourne-Titusville ($3.39)

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