The U.S. price of crude has mostly declined during the past two weeks, falling from $108.66 per barrel down to $87.36 on Friday.
FLORIDA, USA — You may notice some relief at the pump this week as Florida gas prices have fallen almost 50 cents in less than two weeks.
As of Monday, AAA says the statewide average per gallon of gas is $4.04, down 46 cents over the last 11 days.
For comparison, it is roughly 32 cents less than it was a week ago, but it is almost a dollar more than this time last year.
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AAA officials say the lower prices come as hopes grow that the U.S. and Iran are nearing an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a decrease in oil prices.
The U.S. price of crude has mostly declined during the past two weeks, falling from $108.66 per barrel down to $87.36 on Friday.
County-by-county gas prices for the Tampa Bay area
Here are the average costs per gallon of gas across Tampa Bay, according to AAA.
Hillsborough: $3.94Pinellas: $3.96Pasco: $3.93Polk: $4.02Sarasota: $3.93Manatee: $3.90Hernando: $4.00Citrus: $4.00
10 Tampa Bay News keeps a year-round list of gas stations with the lowest prices across Tampa Bay, powered by GasBuddy.
The most expensive metro market in Florida is West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, with an average of $4.28. The least expensive is Pensacola at $3.85.
How to save money on gas in Florida
Here are some ways to save on gas in Florida, according to AAA.
Combine errands to limit driving time.Drive conservatively. Avoid aggressive acceleration and speeding, which reduces fuel economy.Remove excess weight in your vehicle. Every 100 pounds taken out of the vehicle improves fuel economy by 1 to 2%Shop around for the best gas prices in your community by using the AAA mobile app. Pay with cash. Some retailers charge more per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.