South Florida travelers getting ready for Memorial Day weekend amid high gas prices
Residents are trying to find cheaper options for their Memorial Day weekend travel plans instead of cancelling them all together.
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Residents are trying to find cheaper options for their Memorial Day weekend travel plans instead of cancelling them all together.
Despite gas prices being at a four-year high, the auto club AAA anticipates a record 2.7 million Floridians will take to the roads for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
UniVista organizers said they are working on another gas event in the near future for drivers who missed out.
On Wednesday, the national average was $4.22, while the average price in Florida reached $4.15 per gallon.
Some South Florida drivers say they are opting to stay home instead of filling up their gas tank.
According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of gas in Florida as of Monday was $3.95.
According to AAA, Florida's new average for a gallon of gas rose $0.56 in the last week.
Boaters in South Florida are feeling the impact of the military operations in the Middle East as gas prices continue to climb.
AAA predicted nearly 82 million people would travel during the six-day holiday period, which is a record-breaking surge compared to last year.
If you're among the millions of Florida drivers who are expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving, AAA says get ready to pay more at the pump.
The state average for regular unleaded gasoline continues its downward trend.
It's free and available to AAA members and non-members.
Florida gas prices have fluctuated within the same 26-cent range for almost a year now, according to AAA.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said prices could drop even more before Labor Day.
The price "break may not last much longer" amid signs on the broader market, AAA said.
The state average has declined for the past 10 consecutive days, falling a total of 19 cents per gallon, according to AAA.
Despite the uptick, Fourth of July holiday travelers found the lowest Independence Day gas prices since 2021.
AAA expects 72 million American travelers will be hitting the road.
AAA expects 72 million travelers during the nine-day holiday stretch in 2025, but airports are testing new technology to handle the surge.
Florida gas prices face upward pressure heading into this week.
As of Monday, the average price of gas in Florida was $3.08 a gallon, up two cents from a week ago, according to AAA.
Florida gas prices are slightly more expensive than last week. The state average on Sunday was $3.09 per gallon, according to AAA. A week ago, it was $3.075 per gallon.
As of Sunday, the statewide average sat at $3.05 — 46 cents lower than it was on Memorial Day 2024.
Florida drivers are seeing the lowest gas prices in 17 months.
The state average dipped to $2.93 per gallon on Sunday. That's the lowest daily average price since December 2023.
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