ORLANDO, Florida – Florida gas prices averaged $3.29 per gallon on Sunday. That’s the lowest daily average price in two months, according to AAA.
“Low oil prices have kept pump prices in check,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
“Floridians planning to hit the road for Labor Day weekend are likely to find the lowest gas prices for the holiday weekend in three years.”
AAA says that Florida drivers paid $3.68 per gallon on Labor Day 2023 and $3.52 during the 2022 holiday weekend. The state average was $3.02 per gallon on Labor Day weekend 2021.
Hurricane Impact
Hurricanes hitting the Gulf of Mexico and affecting regional refineries could cause gas prices to go up as the peak of the season approaches in September, AAA noted.
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| NOAA historical hurricane data. Peak season and storm frequency. |
Although peak hurricane season isn’t until September 10, the end of August is when tropical storm and hurricane activity begins to pick up, according to NOAA and the National Weather Service’s historical hurricane activity data.
Most Expensive Metro Markets:
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.45)
Naples ($3.37)
Gainesville ($3.37)
Least Expensive Metro Markets:
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.02)
Panama City ($3.06)
Pensacola ($3.06)
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