Going down? Florida gas prices drop 7 cents from last week

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After setting a report, fuel costs are happening.

Florida fuel costs averaged $4.82 per gallon on Sunday, AAA studies. The state common declined 7 cents final week, after reaching an all-time excessive of $4.89 per gallon.

The nationwide common value for normal unleaded is as soon as once more again under $5 a gallon. For now, it seems just like the state common gained’t make it that top.

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“Florida drivers are lastly catching a break after a number of weeks of rising fuel costs,” stated Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Membership Group.

Gasoline costs are following oil and gasoline futures costs, which suffered important losses final week.

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“If this downward development holds, fuel value drops might speed up, transferring the state common again round $4.50 per gallon,” Jenkins continued. “However this gasoline market stays extraordinarily unstable, and issues can change in a short time. It’s wanting much less doubtless that the state common will surpass $5 a gallon, however the driving season is younger.”

The U.S. value of oil dropped 9% final week. Friday’s settlement of $109.56 per barrel is $11.11/b lower than the week earlier than. Gasoline futures misplaced 38 cents on the week, for a mixed 2-week lack of 46 cents.

Regional Costs

• Most costly metro markets – West Palm Seaside-Boca Raton ($4.97), Fort Lauderdale ($4.88), Gainesville ($4.88)

• Least costly metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Seaside ($4.63), Pensacola ($4.65), Panama Metropolis ($4.69)

Methods to Save on Gasoline

• Mix errands to restrict driving time.

• Store round for the perfect fuel costs in your neighborhood.

• Pay with money. Some retailers cost additional per gallon for patrons who pay with a bank card.

• Take away extra weight in your automobile. Each 100 kilos taken out of the automobile improves gasoline economic system by 1-2 p.c.

• Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and rushing reduces gasoline economic system.

AAA Assets for Drivers

• Enroll in financial savings packages. AAA Members who enroll in Shell’s Gasoline Rewards program can save 30 cents per gallon on their first fill-up and 5 cents per gallon every extra journey to the pump. Click on right here for extra info.
• Get a tune-up. Guarantee your automobile is correctly maintained to optimize its gasoline economic system. Go to AAA.com/AutoRepair to discover a licensed restore store.
• Discover the bottom fuel costs in your space by utilizing the free AAA cell app.

Discover Florida Gasoline Costs

• State and metro averages might be discovered right here