JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gas prices are up 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week in Jacksonville, but the state average prices are down in both Florida and Georgia.
The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.14 in Jacksonville as of Monday, according to GasBuddy. That's up 36.6 cents from one month ago, and $1.34 higher than a year ago.
The cheapest gas station in Jacksonville was priced at $3.85 on Sunday, GasBuddy data shows. The lowest price in the state was $3.64 a gallon.
Across Florida, prices are declining again after jumping 13 cents last week, according to AAA. The state average reached $4.24 per gallon Tuesday, but prices have since declined 7 cents in the past five days to an average of $4.17 per gallon Sunday. AAA says the downward trend is likely to continue this week.
In Georgia, the average price at the pump is down 8 cents compared to a week ago. Drivers are paying an average of just $3.87 for a gallon of regular unleaded, AAA says. That's 27 cents more than last month and $1.16 more than this time last year.
A spokesperson for AAA says the drop in demand, lower crude oil prices and the Biden administration's announcement of releasing petroleum reserves appear to be influencing the lowering gas prices around the country.
"The downward pressure was compounded by news that other countries are considering similar action," AAA Spokesperson Mark Jenkins said. "The oil price drop could enable gas prices to fall back below $4 a gallon in the next couple of weeks. That is unless something causes oil prices to rebound this week."
The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is down 5.4 cents to $4.17 Monday, according to GasBuddy.
See below for a list of fuel- and money-saving tips from AAA.
Money-Saving tips:
- Shop around for gas prices. Drivers can check area gas prices on the AAA Mobile App.
- Consider paying in cash vs. credit card. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
- Enroll in fuel savings programs. AAA Members who enroll in Shell’s Fuel Rewards program can save 30 cents per gallon on their first fill-up and 5 cents per gallon on each additional fill-up. Click here for more information.
Fuel-Saving tips:
- Maintain your vehicle to ensure optimal fuel economy. Find a trusted automotive facility at AAA.com/AutoRepair.
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Slow down. Fuel economy diminishes significantly at highway speeds above 50 mph.
- Drive conservatively and avoid aggressive driving. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.
- Remove excess weight in your vehicle.