Florida gas at lowest price since January, but spring break travel will change that

Ana Goñi-Lessan, Tallahassee Democrat
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Tourists fill the public beach on St. George Island early Saturday morning, Oct. 12, 2019.

Even though the state average cost for a gallon of gas has decreased 12 cents in the past 10 days, the price of gas is expected to rise through March.

As of Sunday, Florida residents can expect to see an average of $3.22 a gallon.

"Florida gas prices are at their lowest level since late January," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group.

But don't expect this downward trend to last for long. Oil prices went up 4% last week, and gasoline future rose 40 cents.

March is when Florida sees its highest demand for gas every year because of the good weather, which attracts spring breakers who travel throughout the state. Oil refineries also switch to producing summer fuel around this time, which is more expensive to make than winter fuel, Jenkins said.

"It's very common to see gas prices rise this time of year," Jenkins said.

Florida gas at a glance

  • Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.48), Miami ($3.33), Fort Lauderdale ($3.32)

  • Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.07), Panama City ($3.11), Orlando ($3.13)

  • Daily gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com

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