Gas prices inched up Monday in South Florida as drivers get back to the work commute.<\/p>\n
But Miami-area prices are 1.6 cents a gallon lower than a month ago and 16 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.<\/p>\n
Even with inched-up prices this week, the average gas price across the state has stayed mostly under $3 a gallon this year. North Florida remains the cheapest to pump in Florida. Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas, according to AAA.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what to know if you\u2019re commuting or traveling in Florida:<\/p>\n
Take note of gas prices this week. Gas prices in South Florida<\/p>\n
Miami-Dade: The average price: $2.89 on Monday, Feb. 23, a 3-cent increase from last week, according to AAA.<\/p>\n
Fort Lauderdale: $2.91, a 2-cent increase from last week.<\/p>\n
West Palm Beach\/Boca Raton: $3.03, a 1-cent increase from last week.<\/p>\n
Florida price at the pump<\/p>\n
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, Feb. 23, according to AAA, is $2.87, a 1-cent increase from last week.<\/p>\n
Gas prices around Florida<\/p>\n
Prices on Monday, Feb. 23, according to AAA:<\/p>\n
Bradenton\/Sarasota: $2.85<\/p>\n
Daytona Beach: $2.89<\/p>\n
Fort Myers: $2.86<\/p>\n
Gainesville: $2.93<\/p>\n
Jacksonville: $2.84<\/p>\n
Lakeland: $2.87<\/p>\n
Naples: $2.96<\/p>\n
Orlando: $2.87<\/p>\n
Panama City: $2.66<\/p>\n
Pensacola: $2.72<\/p>\n
Port St. Lucie: $2.91<\/p>\n
Space Coast: $2.85<\/p>\n
Tallahassee: $2.74<\/p>\n
Tampa\/St. Pete: $2.86<\/p>\n
Villages: $2.84<\/p>\n
U.S. price at the pump<\/p>\n
Average: The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, Feb. 23, according to AAA, is $2.93, a 1-cent increase from last week.<\/p>\n
What the experts are saying<\/p>\n
\u25aa Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: \u201cAverage gasoline prices continue to drift higher as crude oil trades near its highest level since last summer, driven by mounting geopolitical risk premiums tied to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. While there has been no direct disruption to energy infrastructure, markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility of a broader exchange that could threaten supply flows. Beyond geopolitics, we\u2019re also seeing localized supply constraints, including refinery outages and disruptions along the Olympic Pipeline, which have amplified price pressures in the Pacific Northwest. These developments are unlikely to be isolated, as planned refinery maintenance is set to intensify in the weeks ahead. As seasonal supply tightens, the national average is increasingly likely to retest the $3-per-gallon threshold.\u201d<\/p>\n
How to find cheap gas near you<\/p>\n