Gas prices are displayed at an Exxon station in Jacksonville. AAA reports Florida’s average price for regular gas jumped 18 cents overnight to more than $4 per gallon. (WJXT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s average price for regular gasoline jumped from $3.89 per gallon yesterday to $4.07 today, according to AAA—an increase of 18 cents, or about 4.6% overnight.
Today’s average is 10 cents higher than one week ago, when regular gas averaged $3.97, and 20 cents higher than one month ago, when it averaged $3.87.
In Jacksonville, AAA data shows regular gas rising from $3.8881 yesterday to $4.0986 today—a jump of 21.05 cents, or about 5.4%. The Jacksonville average is nearly 22 cents higher than one month ago and about $1.03 higher than last year’s $3.0699 average.
AreaStationPriceLocationDuval CountyLove’s Travel Stop$3.72Pecan Park RoadClay CountyBP$3.81North Orange AvenueSt. Johns CountyCITGO$3.71South Ponce de Leon BoulevardNassau CountyGate$3.89State Road 200Putnam CountyMobil$3.79Crill AvenueMacclenny/Baldwin areaCITGO$3.74North Lowder StreetWays to save money at the pump
AAA recommends several ways drivers can improve fuel economy:
Slow down and avoid hard acceleration. Driving above 50 mph can significantly reduce fuel economy, while “jackrabbit” starts use more gas.
Keep tires properly inflated. Underinflated tires reduce fuel economy and can affect handling and braking.
Avoid unnecessary idling. If stopped for more than 60 seconds, AAA says shutting off the engine can save fuel.
Combine errands and avoid heavy traffic when possible.
Remove unnecessary weight and roof racks when they are not being used.
Use the most fuel-efficient vehicle available for each trip.
Maintain the vehicle according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and address a Check Engine light promptly.
Check the owner’s manual before buying premium fuel. AAA research found premium gasoline provides no added benefit unless it is recommended or required by the vehicle manufacturer.
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