Tag: gas prices
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A new Self Financial comparison of the same 30 staple items at Walmart stores in every state puts Florida eighth most expensive in the country. The basket came to $134.35 here versus a national average of $132.57. Alaska led at $152.20, followed by Hawaii, Maine, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. New Jersey was cheapest at $125.85.…
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Typically, gasoline prices ease as summer driving demand fades. That seasonal break did not arrive this year. As of September 3, AAA put the national average for regular gasoline at $4.14 a gallon, up from $3.19 at the same point in 2025 — a jump of roughly 30 percent. The national average has never before…
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U.S. inflation slowed in June as lower gasoline prices helped reduce overall consumer costs, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Labor Department. Consumer prices fell 0.4% from May to June, the largest monthly decline in four years, following a 0.5% increase the previous month. On an annual basis, inflation eased…
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Florida drivers are paying less at the pump, with gas prices falling below the $4-a-gallon mark for the first time in weeks as summer travel season ramps up. The statewide average stood at $3.65 per gallon as of Sunday, down from roughly $3.96 the previous week, according to AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins. The decline marks…
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Florida drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline following an international agreement to restore oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy transit routes. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Florida fell to about $3.81 on Monday, according…
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Gas prices across Florida have dropped sharply in recent days, offering drivers some relief after months of steep increases tied to the ongoing U.S.-Israel military conflict with Iran. The price of crude oil has largely declined over the past two weeks, falling from $108.66 per barrel down to $87.36 on Friday. The drop has translated…
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Florida drivers are paying significantly more at the pump after gas prices surged sharply over the past week, reaching their highest level in nearly four years. The statewide average climbed 40 cents per gallon — from $3.94 on Monday to $4.34 on Sunday — marking the highest daily average price recorded in Florida since July…
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Florida drivers looking for relief at the pump will have a new option starting tomorrow, but experts say it may not be right for every vehicle. The state has issued an emergency order allowing gas stations statewide to sell E-15 fuel — commonly known as winter-blend gasoline — for 90 days beginning May 1. The…
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Florida drivers are paying significantly more at the pump after a rapid spike in gas prices over the past two weeks. The state average climbed 84 cents over just 12 days, reaching $3.72 per gallon as of Sunday — the highest daily average since August 2023, according to AAA. That increase translates to roughly $12…
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Gas prices across the state of Florida have declined in recent weeks, but the trend is not expected to continue, according to AAA. The state average dropped 19 cents per gallon over the past two weeks, reaching $2.92 per gallon on Sunday. That price is 10 cents lower than the previous week, three cents higher…
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Florida gas prices jumped significantly last week after a period of drops, according to AAA. The state average increased from $2.84 per gallon last Monday to $2.96 per gallon on Wednesday, though prices then dropped to $2.92 per gallon by Sunday. This represents a 6.5-cent increase from the previous week and 21 cents more than…
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Florida drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices fell 20 cents ahead of Labor Day, according to AAA. As of Sunday, the statewide average was $2.93 per gallon. “Gas prices are moving lower as the unofficial end of the summer travel season approaches,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The…
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Florida drivers are seeing the cheapest gas prices in two months, according to AAA. As of Sunday, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $2.94—a drop of 19 cents over the past 10 days. “Florida drivers may feel some relief from the recent downturn at the pump, but that break may not…
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As Memorial Day weekend approaches, gas prices across the state of Florida have dropped, just in time for what AAA expects to be a record-breaking travel period. According to AAA’s holiday forecast, an estimated 2.6 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles, with 2.3 million of them hitting the road. “With so many motorists…
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Florida motorists are seeing some relief at the pump, as gas prices statewide have dipped to $3.11 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). This marks the lowest daily average in two weeks. AAA officials noted that while prices rose slightly early last week, climbing by 2 cents, they have since plunged by…
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Gas prices across the state of Florida have hit their lowest point since December 2023, according to AAA. As of Sunday, the state’s average gas price was $2.97 per gallon—two cents below the previous 2024 low and the lowest daily average in more than a year. This marks a 13-cent drop from both last week…
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The Tampa metro area now boasts one of the lowest inflation rates among major U.S. cities. Over the past year, prices in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area grew by just 1.6%, significantly below the national inflation rate of 2.9%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Between September 2023 and November 2024, Tampa’s inflation…
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U.S. drivers are experiencing welcome relief at the gas pump, with the national average for regular gasoline dropping to $3.01 per gallon—the lowest level in three years. AAA and GasBuddy report the price is on the cusp of falling below $3, with some regions already seeing sub-$3 rates. Oklahoma, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, and Kansas are…
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Amid Rising Gas Prices, AAA Predicts 4.1 Million Floridians Will Still Hit the Road for Thanksgiving
AAA projects that over 4.5 million Floridians will travel this Thanksgiving week, with 4.1 million opting for road trips. Drivers should anticipate higher costs at the pump this year. Florida’s average gas price rose to $3.12 on Sunday, up from an average of $3.01 per gallon last week. AAA reports that crude oil prices increased…
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Great news for Florida drivers: Circle K Fuel Day is back! On Thursday, November 21, Circle K locations across the state that sell gas will offer a special promotion with a significant discount on fuel. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., customers can enjoy a savings of 40 cents off every gallon of gas at…
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Average gas prices in Florida have risen by 3.2 cents per gallon over the past week, according to a GasBuddy survey. This, was just after a recent drop, when the average price at the pump dropped modestly below $3 per gallon. The survey, which included 8,237 gas stations across Florida, reported an average price of…
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The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that gas prices in Florida are trending lower after a 15-cent increase. Last week, Florida’s average gas price nearly fell below the $3 per gallon mark, according to a new AAA report. The average dropped to $3.01 per gallon last Monday before rising by an average of 14 cents.…
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