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Florida Gas Prices Hit Lowest Since March 2021

1/13/2026

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Florida Gas Prices Drop

Gas prices in Florida average $2.67 per gallon, the lowest since March 2021, down 14 cents from last week.
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach area has the cheapest gas at $2.49 per gallon, and West Palm Beach-Boca Raton has the highest at $2.86.
The national average is $2.79 per gallon.
Analysts attribute the drop to steady oil supplies and reduced demand, and expect prices to rise in spring due to seasonal travel.

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Gas Prices Plummet

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell to $2.796, the lowest since 2021, according to AAA.
In 43 states, prices are below $3 per gallon, with Oklahoma at $2.212 and Washington at $3.803, the third-highest.
Analysts say lower gas prices support the economy and influence public sentiment toward government leadership.

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In 2021, U.S. gas prices peaked at $3.39 per gallon due to pandemic recovery and supply chain disruptions. This trend echoes past fluctuations, notably during the 2008 financial crisis when prices fell sharply amid decreased demand. Currently, lower gas prices enhance economic sentiment and may influence voter perceptions regarding government management of energy costs, reflecting ongoing concerns about inflation and economic stability.

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Florida Gas Prices Drop

Gas prices in Florida average $2.67 per gallon, the lowest since March 2021, down 14 cents from last week.
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach area has the cheapest gas at $2.49 per gallon, and West Palm Beach-Boca Raton has the highest at $2.86.
The national average is $2.79 per gallon.
Analysts attribute the drop to steady oil supplies and reduced demand, and expect prices to rise in spring due to seasonal travel.

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