Gasoline prices are on a downward trend.
In Miami, pump prices averaged $3.48 a gallon, down more than 13 cents from a month ago and about a penny from last week. Average prices across Florida were the same as last week. In the Bradenton area, prices are up 5 cents from last week.
As millions of people prepare to hit the road for the long Memorial Day weekend, drivers are taking precautions.
Here’s what you need to know:
gas prices in south florida
▪ Miami-Dade: The average price is $3.48 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy survey of about 1,700 stations in the area. This is a decrease of 1.3 cents per gallon compared to last week. Prices in the Miami area are down 13.3 cents per gallon compared to a month ago. The cheapest gas in the Miami area was he $3.09 and the most expensive was $4.99.
▪ Fort Lauderdale: $3.50
▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.64
florida pump prices
average: The average price of a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday was $3.44, the same as last week, according to AAA.
Gas prices around Florida
Here are Monday’s prices according to AAA:
Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.43
Fort Myers: $3.44
Jacksonville: $3.41
Naples: $3.49
Orlando: $3.40
Panama City: $3.24
Pensacola: $3.24
Port St. Lucie: $3.46
Tampa/St. Pete: $3.41
us pump prices
average: The average price of a gallon of gas nationwide was $3.59 on Monday, down 2 cents from last week, according to AAA.
expert opinion
Patrick de Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said: “Good news continues for motorists ahead of Memorial Day, with gas prices falling again as the start of the summer driving season approaches, with the national average falling for the fourth straight week. Good. The news doesn’t necessarily end there: GasBuddy’s summer travel forecast, released tomorrow, also provides mostly good news for motorists for the rest of the summer, with gas prices well above record levels in the coming months. We expect the decline to continue as we approach July 4th, although the Middle East, hurricane season, refinery maintenance, and other unforeseen disruptions and weather remain wild cards this year. Summer is shaping up to be almost a win-win for drivers on the road.”
AAA spokesperson Mark Jenkins said: “Pump prices are trending lower as a record-setting 2.5 million Floridians prepare to travel for Memorial Day weekend. However, geopolitical tensions continue Therefore, weekend pump prices may not fall below last year’s levels.
How to find cheap gas near you
Here are some apps that can help: The GasBuddy app is built to show drivers surrounding prices, and the fuel tracker can update users at stations with the presence or absence of fuel based on changes in supply.
