Florida gas prices could be at their lowest in 3 years on Labor Day

ORLANDO, Florida. – Labor Day gas prices in Florida could be at their lowest in three years, according to AAA.

Statewide, gasoline prices averaged $3.27, the lowest average daily price in two months.

According to AAA, prices rose 8 cents early last week, then reversed course and fell 9 cents by the weekend.

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“Low oil prices have kept prices at the pump in check,” AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said in a news release. “Floridians planning to travel over Labor Day weekend will likely find the lowest gas prices for the holiday weekend in three years.”

Florida drivers paid $3.68 per gallon on Labor Day 2023 and $3.52 over the holiday weekend in 2022. The national average was $3.02 per gallon over Labor Day weekend in 2021.

Regional prices

• Most expensive Metro Markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.45), Gainesville ($3.37), Naples ($3.37)

• Cheapest Metro Markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.02), Pensacola ($3.06), Panama City ($3.06)

Ways to save fuel

• Combine errands to limit travel time.

• Compare prices for the best gas prices in your community.

• Pay with cashSome retailers charge customers who pay by credit card a per-gallon surcharge.

• Lose excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds of weight reduction improves fuel economy by 1-2 percent.

• Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and high speeds reduce fuel consumption.

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