Florida gas prices down by more than a dime
Florida gas prices declined 14 cents last week, according to AAA.
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Florida gas prices declined 14 cents last week, according to AAA.
In Miami-Dade, the average was $3.15 a gallon, compared to $3.06 a week ago.
As of Monday, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded in the state was $3.06 a gallon, down from $3.21 a week ago.
During the past two weeks, the state average exceeded $3.20 per gallon.
AAA urges drivers to plan ahead for the holiday if they will be out drinking.
Average priced in state had slipped below $3 per gallon for unleaded.
The average gallon of gas cost a penny less than a week earlier, according to the AAA auto club.
According to AAA, more than 4.5 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
The program goes from Wednesday through Monday, Dec. 2.
AAA forecasts a record number of people will travel for Thanksgiving at least 50 miles by vehicle, plane or other means including buses, trains and cruises.
Florida gas prices are at their lowest levels since January 2024, according to AAA.
Gasoline prices in Florida held steady over the past week, with some motorists paying under $3 a gallon.
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The most expensive cities in the state for gas are West Palm Beach, Naples, and Gainesville.
The most expensive cities in the state for gas are West Palm Beach, Naples, and Gainesville.
The most expensive cities in the state for gas are West Palm Beach, Naples, and Tampa.
The most expensive cities in the state for gas are West Palm Beach, Naples, and Gainesville.
Recent fuel reports show China's crude oil imports are declining, according to AAA. This drives prices lower, on concerns that global fuel demand is softening.
Road travel in Florida is projected to set a record for the second consecutive year.
AAA forecasts that nearly 4.5 million Floridians will travel for the holiday, a new record high.
It's free and available to AAA members and non-members.
The busiest times will be Thursday and Friday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday's state average of $3.45 per gallon was the same as a week ago
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