ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Florida gas prices have risen by 2 cents this week, with the current state average at $2.92 per gallon, according to AAA.<\/p>\n
Florida\u2019s gas prices are still lower than last year by 24 cents, despite recent fluctuations. Last week, the state average hit $2.96 per gallon before dropping to $2.92.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrice cycling remains a common occurrence at Florida\u2019s gas pumps,\u201d said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. \u201cThe good news for drivers is that the higher end of that trend is much lower than it used to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over the past year, Florida gas prices have mostly ranged from $2.91 to $3.23 per gallon. The current average is 7 cents lower than last month. <\/p>\n
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton has the highest at $3.09, while Pensacola has the lowest at $2.67. <\/p>\n
AAA suggests drivers save on gasoline by combining errands, driving conservatively, and removing excess weight. They also offer tools like the AAA app to find cheap gas and savings programs.<\/p>\n
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