TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – Florida gas prices are climbing rapidly in response to the conflict in Iran, the AAA reports.
The state average surged 57 cents per gallon last week, and Sunday’s average of $3.45 is the most expensive daily average since August 2024.
In overnight trading Sunday into Monday, U.S. crude rose nearly $20, reaching about $110 per barrel as of press time.
If oil holds near that level, Florida’s average could approach $4 per gallon again, AAA said.
Compared to recent benchmarks, Sunday’s state average is:
56 cents more than a week ago59 cents more than a month ago35 cents more than this time last year
“Prices at the pump moved up quickly early last week as oil prices rallied,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group in a news release.
“With oil taking another large step higher on Friday, motorists should prepare for another round of increases in the days ahead as retailers and suppliers adjust to those higher costs.”
For perspective, during the 2022 Russia–Ukraine conflict, Florida’s average reached $4.87 per gallon when U.S. crude topped $120 per barrel.
Gasoline typically moves about 2.5 cents for every $1 change in crude oil, Jenkins said, so with crude oil now near $110 per barrel, higher pump prices remain likely.
Regional Prices
Most expensive metro markets – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.57), Naples ($3.53), Homosassa Springs ($3.52)
Least expensive metro markets – Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($3.05), Panama City ($3.09), Pensacola ($3.13)
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