Gas prices are rising again.
In Miami, prices at the pump are almost 5 cents per gallon higher than last week, although they are still about 7 cents lower than a month ago. In Bradenton, prices are up about 7 cents per gallon. The cheapest gas in the state? North Florida, where the price can average 25 to 30 cents less per gallon than parts of South Florida.
Across Florida, prices are up an average of 6 cents per gallon this week as the summer driving season gets underway (June is just around the corner and school is just a few weeks out).
Here’s what you need to know:
Gasoline Prices in South Florida
▪ Miami Dade: The average price: $3.53 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 1,700 stations in the region. That’s an increase of 4.9 cents per gallon from last week. The cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.87 and the most expensive was $4.79.
▪ Fort Lauderdale: $3.55
▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.69
Florida price at the pump
Average: The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Florida was $3.50 on Tuesday, according to AAA, an increase of 6 cents from last week.
Gasoline prices around Florida
Tuesday prices, according to AAA:
Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.50
Fort Myers: $3.51
Jacksonville: $3.45
Naples: $3.59
Orlando: $3.50
Panama City: $3.22
Pensacola: $3.26
Port St. Lucie: $3.53
Tampa/St. Pete: $3.52
American price at the pump
Average: According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gasoline nationwide was $3.58 on Tuesday, down one cent from last week.
What the experts say
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “With the summer driving season upon us, average gasoline prices have increased in some areas and decreased in others. Most states are seeing prices so far slightly below their 2024 peak, with some refinery issues in the Great Lakes pushing prices there, while other areas like the West Coast have seen notable relief with more on the way. June is generally a month of smooth sailing, as we see gas prices drop in most areas, and that’s a trend that seems most likely for motorists, barring any unexpected problems at the refinery or a tropical storm developing. The national average during Memorial Day was down very slightly compared to last year; after adjusting for inflation, prices fell by about 10 cents per gallon. Not a terrible way to start the summer!”
How to find cheap gas near you
There is an app that helps: The GasBuddy app is built to show prices to motorists around it, and a fuel tracker can keep users informed of stations that may or may not have fuel based on changes in supply.
