Miami gas prices fall to $2.72; Key Biscayne $4.49 | Miami

Average gasoline prices in Miami fell 10.4 cents per gallon over the past week, averaging $2.72 per gallon to start the new work week.

According to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,690 stations, prices in the Miami metro area are 14.5 cents lower than a month ago and 36.5 cents lower than this time last year.

The cheapest gas station in Miami was priced at $2.32 per gallon as of Sunday, while Key Biscayne recorded the highest prices in Miami-Dade County, with both island stations charging $4.49 per gallon.

Nationally, the average price of gasoline slipped 0.8 cents per gallon over the last week, averaging $2.73 per gallon.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said recent headlines surrounding Venezuela have not yet affected prices at the pump.

“While the situation in Venezuela has dominated headlines, it’s far too early for any measurable impact on what consumers are paying,” De Haan said. “For now, gas prices remain seasonally lower.”

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