NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA (352today.com) – AAA reports that gas prices have remained fairly stable despite an increase in the cost of crude oil.
The auto club states that Florida’s average gas price was $3.13 per gallon on Sunday. It went up by six cents at the start of the week but dropped back to $3.13 by the weekend.
“Crude oil and gasoline futures rose last week, cooling off the downward trend of prices at the pump,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The price gains are being attributed to optimism that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut would boost the global economy and energy demand.”
Last week, AAA says that the U.S. crude oil price climbed over $3 (+5%), finishing at $71.92 per barrel on Friday. At the same time, gasoline futures increased by 11 cents per gallon on the NYMEX.
Easy ways to save on gasoline
- Try to group your errands together to cut down on how much you drive
- Check out different places to find the best gas prices in your area
- If you can, pay with cash. Some stores add a fee per gallon for those using credit cards.
- Lighten your ride by shedding some extra weight. For every 100 pounds you ditch, you can boost your fuel efficiency by 1-2 percent.
- Take it easy on the gas pedal. Speeding and rapid acceleration can really hurt your fuel efficiency.
A great resource to help you find the cheapest gas in the 352 – or anywhere you happen to be – is GasBuddy. Download the app and search by city or zip code.