The gasoline prices in South Florida experienced a significant drop this week, with decreases of up to 24 cents per gallon in some areas, according to data from AAA released this Monday.
The state average in Florida was $4.06 per gallon, representing a decrease of 28 cents compared to the previous week.
"Drivers in Florida are finally seeing some relief at the gas stations after the significant price hike last month," noted Mark Jenkins, spokesperson for AAA, in a statement.
In Miami-Dade, the average gallon dropped by 15 cents to $4.15, while Fort Lauderdale recorded $4.16, a decrease of 22 cents in seven days.
West Palm Beach and Boca Raton dropped 24 cents to $4.26, while Monroe County—the Keys—also saw a decrease of 24 cents, bringing prices down to $4.37.
Despite the relief, South Florida has some of the most expensive fuel markets in the state, while the north maintains some of the lowest prices: Pensacola at $3.91 and Panama City at $3.92 per gallon.
Cities like Tampa/St. Pete ($3.96), Orlando ($3.98), and Bradenton/Sarasota ($3.97) have once again fallen below the $4 threshold.
The national average price also declined, although more moderately: $4.36 per gallon across the country, a decrease of 11 cents compared to the previous week. Florida, at $4.06, remains below that national average.
The decline comes after a particularly tough September for drivers. The state average reached $4.24 on September 22, after hitting $4.33 just days earlier, but prices rose again, reaching $4.42 on September 25, their highest level since May, before beginning the current decline.
The main factor behind the recent decline has been the drop in crude oil prices, which fell by nearly 10% in two weeks and closed on Friday at $91.11 per barrel, according to AAA. Additionally, there is the seasonal transition to winter fuel blends, which this year was moved up by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to September 1 through a temporary exemption aimed at increasing supply and alleviating prices.
The year 2026 has been highly volatile for fuel in Florida. At the beginning of the year, geopolitical tensions and refining issues drove prices up, and in April, a gas station in Miami Beach charged $5.39 per gallon.
For those seeking the most economical options, the GasBuddy app allows users to find real-time locations of stations with the lowest prices in each area, which is especially useful for planning fuel expenses during road trips.
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