ORLANDO, Florida - Florida gas prices shot up early last week, but were back on the downward trend through the weekend. The state average rose 15 cents per gallon last week, reaching $3.22 per gallon, before drifting lower again. Sunday's state average was $3.19 per gallon. That's 8 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents more than last month, and 29 cents less than a year ago, according to AAA. "Oil prices plummeted last week, which should contribute to lower prices at the gas pump," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "The oil price plunge is reportedly attributed to concerns that tariffs could cause a global economic slowdown, potentially resulting in a reduction in fuel demand. The market is also now worried about an over abundance of global oil supplies. This comes after OPEC+ announced plans to raise oil production in May by about three times more than previously planned." The U.S. price for crude oil settled at $61.99 per barrel on Friday. That's the lowest daily closing price since April 2021. The price of oil suffered additional losses on Sunday, falling below $60/b in overnight trading. About half of the price consumers pay at the gas pump is influenced by the price of oil. Regional Prices Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.33), Naples ($3.27), Gainesville ($3.25) Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.91), Panama City ($2.93), Pensacola ($2.95)