ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Filling up your gas tank should be slightly better this week as fuel prices dipped a little compared to last week, AAA says.
According to the automotive group, the state average for Florida on Sunday for a gallon of gas was $3.57. That's down from $3.64 per gallon the week prior. It was even lower close to the end of last week before prices jumped again over the weekend, AAA said in a release.
Still, prices are down, averaging about seven cents less than the 2024 high, 28 cents less than the 2023 high and a full $1.32 per gallon cheaper than the 2022 high, which topped out at $4.89, AAA said.
Data released by GasBuddy shows Florida is a bit below the national average when it comes to gas prices. As of Monday, the average in the U.S. is $3.63 per gallon. Florida's statewide average, as stated above, is $3.57.
According to GasBuddy analysts, gas prices will likely continue to cool off into the summer months. Because of this, drivers shouldn't have to worry about "skyrocketing" prices.
"With more confidence every day, it appears the spring top is in: average gas prices have started to cool off in many areas," Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy said. "For now, few Americans need to worry that gas prices are going to skyrocket; the risk appears to be behind us, with relief coming in the weeks ahead.
"While the latter half of the summer could potentially see hurricane-related issues, I do sense we've hit the top for now, and Americans should be optimistic that this summer will be very similar to last year, in line with our early 2024 expectations and likely not featuring record gasoline prices. I'm quite excited the seasonal rise in gas prices appears to be over."
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