ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida rose to $2.86 on Monday, Feb. 16. This current average marks a two-cent increase from the previous week.<\/p>\n
According to AAA, prices started to rise last week ahead of Valentine\u2019s Day weekend. Despite the weekly increase, Monday\u2019s average shows a two-cent drop from Sunday\u2019s average of $2.88.<\/p>\n
Florida gas prices have undergone what experts call notable price cycling. After hitting a 2026 high of $3.03 on Feb. 12, prices increased by nine cents mid-week. Following that peak, prices dropped six cents on Sunday and another two cents on Monday.<\/p>\n
The West Palm Beach-Boca Raton area currently has the highest fuel prices in the state at $3.03 per gallon. <\/p>\n
Other expensive markets include Naples at $2.95, Gainesville at $2.91, and Port St. Lucie at $2.89 per gallon.<\/p>\n
Drivers in the Panhandle are experiencing the lowest prices in Florida. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach is the most affordable market at $2.64 per gallon. <\/p>\n
Other lower-priced areas include Panama City at $2.65, Pensacola at $2.73, and Tallahassee at $2.76.<\/p>\n
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