Florida Gas Prices Drop 17 Cents in Just 10 Days
Florida drivers are finally getting a break at the pump.
Gas prices across the state have dropped by 17 cents per gallon in the past 10 days, pushing the statewide average down to about $2.69 per gallon, according to AAA. That marks the lowest average price Florida has seen since early 2021, offering welcome relief after years of volatile fuel costs.
The decline has been swift. Prices are now roughly 14 cents lower than last week and about 44 cents cheaper than this time last year, a significant year-over-year improvement for commuters, businesses, and families alike.
While prices are down statewide, motorists are still seeing variation depending on where they live.
Higher averages are being reported in areas such as West Palm Beach–Boca Raton, Gainesville, and Naples.
Lower prices can be found in parts of the Panhandle, including Crestview–Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, and Pensacola.
AAA analysts point to a combination of seasonal trends, reduced post-holiday demand, and lower crude oil prices as the main reasons behind the recent slide. While oil markets remain sensitive to global events, current conditions have favored consumers at the pump.
For many Floridians, this is the cheapest fill-up they’ve seen in nearly four years. Analysts caution that prices can still fluctuate, but for now, the trend is moving in a direction drivers are happy to see.
If the downward momentum continues, motorists could enjoy relatively affordable gas prices as the state moves deeper into the winter travel season.