AAA reports that after a period of stability, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has risen by approximately 4 cents over the past week, reaching $3.12. This increase comes despite crude oil prices remaining below $70 per barrel. Fortunately, some parts of Florida are still well below the national average.
The recent uptick at the pump has been mainly due to refineries transitioning to the production of summer-blend gasoline. The summer blend is formulated to minimize evaporation in warmer temperatures, and the extra refining makes it more costly to produce.
Florida gas prices were no exception to the seasonal increase. In Florida, the average gas price had just recently dipped below $3 per gallon following several weeks of declining prices. As of Sunday, March 23, 2025, the state’s average was $2.97 per gallon, marking the lowest daily average since December 2023. But prices are rebounding here in the Sunshine State as with gasoline rising $0.05 for Regular gasoline in stations that AAA sampled for its report.
| Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Avg. | $3.140 | $3.579 | $3.896 | $3.654 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $3.090 | $3.542 | $3.854 | $3.638 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $3.046 | $3.493 | $3.810 | $3.631 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $3.150 | $3.597 | $3.908 | $3.743 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $3.479 | $3.879 | $4.205 | $3.940 |
| Data via AAA Florida | ||||
- Florida’s most expensive metro markets are West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.11), Gainesville ($3.08), and Naples ($3.06).
- Florida’s least expensive metro markets are Panama City ($2.84), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.84), and Pensacola ($2.90).
National Trends
The US Energy Information Administration, part of the US government, released more data this week further underlining AAA’s findings:
| Region | 03/10/25 | 03/17/25 | 03/24/25 | Change from Week Ago | Change from Year Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | 3.069 | 3.058 | 3.115 | 0.057 | -0.408 |
| East Coast (PADD1) | 2.945 | 2.949 | 2.961 | 0.012 | -0.427 |
| New England (PADD1A) | 2.961 | 2.924 | 2.933 | 0.009 | -0.386 |
| Central Atlantic (PADD1B) | 3.071 | 3.054 | 3.075 | 0.021 | -0.386 |
| Lower Atlantic (PADD1C) | 2.863 | 2.889 | 2.897 | 0.008 | -0.460 |
| Midwest (PADD2) | 2.899 | 2.894 | 3.020 | 0.126 | -0.386 |
| Gulf Coast (PADD3) | 2.680 | 2.629 | 2.740 | 0.111 | -0.436 |
| Rocky Mountain (PADD4) | 2.960 | 2.998 | 3.043 | 0.045 | -0.249 |
| West Coast (PADD5) | 4.099 | 4.061 | 4.055 | -0.006 | -0.405 |
| West Coast less California | 3.680 | 3.655 | 3.658 | 0.003 | -0.430 |
Hopefully, this is a short-term trend and prices will again drop, but given that the US is approaching summer season, when people are more active and driving more often, that may not be the case. Only time will tell.
Want To Find The Lowest Price For Gas?
Like most things these days, there are free apps that can help you save money at the pumps. GasBuddy, Upside, and Gas Guru provide real-time data on fuel prices at nearby stations, enabling users to decide where to fill up for the lowest price.
Beyond just displaying prices, many of these applications offer additional features to save even more money. For instance, GasBuddy allows users to sign up for a program that provides discounts on fuel purchases when using their issued card. Similarly, Upside offers cash-back deals at participating gas stations, which can be redeemed directly through the app. That adds up over time, and keeps more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
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