After a big drop, gas prices in Florida are rising again. See what’s changing

Gas prices are rising again.

The price per gallon in Florida rose an average of 3 cents per gallon from last week. In Miami-Dade County, gas prices rose 2.6 cents per gallon, according to GasBuddy, but that’s still a penny per gallon lower than a month ago and 27 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Last week, prices at the pump dropped by double digits, with the latest increase in Florida recorded in the days leading up to July 4, when many travelers hit the road for vacation.

North Florida remains the cheapest region to get gas in the state, about 20 cents lower per gallon than South Florida. Palm Beach County and Tallahassee are among the most expensive areas for gas, according to AAA.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re traveling to or from Florida:

Gas Prices in South Florida

▪ Miami-Dade: The average price: $3.37 a gallon, up 2.6 cents from the previous week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 1,700 stations in the region. The cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.97 and the most expensive was $4.66.

▪ Fort Lauderdale: $3.41, according to AAA.

▪ West Palm Beach/Boca Raton: $3.56, according to AAA.

Price at the pump in Florida

Average: According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gasoline in Florida on Monday was $3.38, up 3 cents from last week.

Gas Prices in Florida

Monday prices, according to AAA:

Bradenton/Sarasota: $3.35

Fort Myers: $3.36

Jacksonville: $3.35

Naples: €3.46

Orlando: $3.37

Panama City: $3.16

Pensacola: $3.13

Port St. Lucie: $3.42

Tallahassee: $3.41

Tampa/St.Pete: $3.38

American price at the pump

Average: According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas nationwide was $3.50 on Monday, the same as last week.

What the experts say

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy: “We continue to see a mixed bag when it comes to gas prices across the country. With summer winding down and GasBuddy data showing disappointing gasoline demand and struggling oil prices, we could ultimately see the national average drop a bit further, especially once the Illinois refinery reopens. While hurricane season hasn’t been a factor yet, it’s also just getting started, and that remains a silent wild card for now.”

How do you find cheap gas near you?

There is an app that can help you with this: The GasBuddy app was developed to give motorists in their area insight into prices. A fuel tracker can keep users informed of which stations have or do not have fuel, based on changes in supply.