{"id":394727,"date":"2026-09-09T12:42:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/394727\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:42:14","slug":"florida-gas-prices-jump-18-cents-overnight-surge-above-4-a-gallon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/394727\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida gas prices jump 18 cents overnight, surge above $4 a gallon"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Gas prices are displayed at an Exxon station in Jacksonville. AAA reports Florida\u2019s average price for regular gas jumped 18 cents overnight to more than $4 per gallon. (WJXT)<\/p>\n

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Florida\u2019s average price for regular gasoline jumped from $3.89 per gallon yesterday to $4.07 today, according to AAA\u2014an increase of 18 cents, or about 4.6% overnight.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

In Jacksonville, AAA data shows regular gas rising from $3.8881 yesterday to $4.0986 today\u2014a 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\u2019s $3.0699 average.<\/p>\n

AreaStationPriceLocationDuval CountyLove\u2019s 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<\/p>\n

AAA recommends several ways drivers can improve fuel economy:<\/p>\n

Slow down and avoid hard acceleration.\u00a0Driving above 50 mph can significantly reduce fuel economy, while \u201cjackrabbit\u201d starts use more gas.<\/p>\n

Keep tires properly inflated.\u00a0Underinflated tires reduce fuel economy and can affect handling and braking.<\/p>\n

Avoid unnecessary idling.\u00a0If stopped for more than 60 seconds, AAA says shutting off the engine can save fuel.<\/p>\n

Combine errands and avoid heavy traffic\u00a0when possible.<\/p>\n

Remove unnecessary weight and roof racks\u00a0when they are not being used.<\/p>\n

Use the most fuel-efficient vehicle available\u00a0for each trip.<\/p>\n

Maintain the vehicle according to the manufacturer\u2019s recommendations\u00a0and address a Check Engine light promptly.<\/p>\n

Check the owner\u2019s manual before buying premium fuel.\u00a0AAA research found premium gasoline provides no added benefit unless it is recommended or required by the vehicle manufacturer.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

About the AuthorsRichard Ochoa headshot\"\"Richard Ochoa<\/a><\/p>\n

Richard Ochoa is Manager of Content and Coverage at WJXT, where he leads multi\u2011platform strategy, elevates visual storytelling, and mentors journalists to deliver audience\u2011first coverage for Jacksonville and all of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.<\/p>\n

Sophia Vitello headshot\"\"Sophia Vitello<\/a><\/p>\n

Sophia Vitello joined the News4JAX team in September 2025. She’s a military spouse and The Morning Show traffic anchor! Story idea? Send it her way! svitello@wjxt.com<\/p>\n

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