Florida, Georgia gas prices hold steady as oil and futures climb, AAA says

FLORIDA – Florida and Georgia gas prices remained relatively stable this week even as crude oil and gasoline futures rose, AAA said Monday.

The state average for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.86 per gallon, roughly unchanged from a week earlier. By contrast, the national average edged up from $4.07 to $4.10 per gallon.

Crude oil rose during the week to $87.06 per barrel, up from $84.50, while gasoline futures increased to $3.35 per gallon from $3.27. Those wholesale cost gains typically put upward pressure on pump prices because fuel retailers pay more for the gasoline they buy from suppliers.

“Florida drivers didn’t see much movement at the pump last week, even though the cost of oil and gasoline futures moved higher,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA — The Auto Club Group. “If wholesale fuel costs remain elevated, drivers could begin seeing more upward pressure on pump prices in the coming days.”

AAA reminded motorists that prices can vary widely between stations and offered tips to save: shop around, combine errands and avoid aggressive driving habits that reduce fuel economy.

More information is available at AAA’s gas price site.