WTI crude has risen $1.14/bbl over the past month. Retail gasoline typically follows crude moves with a 2–4 week lag as refined fuel works through the supply chain.
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Ranked by pump price. Click a region to view its dashboard.
| # | Region | Regular ↑ | vs others | vs last wk | Mid | Prem | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ | Texas | $3.877 | +0.215 | $4.37 | $4.70 | — | |
| 2 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.902 | +0.227 | $4.39 | $4.74 | $5.18 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $4.073 | +0.326 | $4.45 | $4.88 | — | |
| 4 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $4.113 | +0.296 | $4.58 | $4.93 | $5.33 | |
| 5 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $4.251 | +0.293 | $4.73 | $5.09 | $5.50 | |
| 6 | Floridayou | $4.288 | +0.405 | $4.74 | $5.06 | — | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $4.343 | +0.337 | $4.84 | $5.22 | — | |
| 8 | Colorado | $4.346 | +0.416 | $4.73 | $5.08 | — | |
| 9 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.359 | +0.343 | $4.71 | $5.00 | $5.52 | |
| 10 | New England (PADD 1A) | $4.378 | +0.291 | $4.88 | $5.24 | $5.86 | |
| 11 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $4.399 | +0.515 | $4.88 | $5.42 | $5.74 | |
| 12 | New York | $4.399 | +0.297 | $4.86 | $5.29 | — | |
| 13 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.420 | +0.289 | $4.93 | $5.25 | $5.87 | |
| 14 | U.S. National Average | $4.452 | +0.329 | $5.03 | $5.40 | $5.64 | |
| 15 | Ohio | $4.776 | +0.905 | $5.32 | $5.87 | — | |
| 16 | West Coast excl. CA | $5.135 | +0.168 | $5.54 | $5.77 | $6.00 | |
| 17 | Washington | $5.529 | +0.230 | $5.87 | $6.06 | — | |
| 18 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.583 | +0.171 | $6.03 | $6.22 | $6.63 | |
| ↑ | California | $5.959 | +0.174 | $6.28 | $6.45 | $7.36 |
Regular gasoline in Florida is currently priced at $3.883 per gallon, down $0.017 from last week, showing a slight cooling trend as we enter early May. This price is slightly above the national average and reflects typical spring driving season demand across the state. Florida's position as a major fuel distribution hub for the Southeast means prices here often signal broader regional trends.
At $3.883 per gallon, filling a typical 15-gallon tank costs about $58.25, a modest decrease from the previous week. Florida's regular gas sits above the national average, largely due to the state's fuel excise tax of 27.3 cents per gallon and environmental blend requirements for the Miami-Dade and Broward County areas. The 78-cent spread between regular and premium reflects typical refinery margins for higher-octane production.
Florida gas prices are heavily influenced by its reliance on refined products shipped through Colonial Pipeline and Gulf Coast refineries, combined with state excise taxes among the highest in the nation. The Miami metropolitan area requires special low-volatility gasoline blends year-round due to EPA environmental rules, which adds processing costs that trickle into regional prices. Seasonal demand from tourism and summer travel patterns creates predictable price swings, and hurricane season beginning June 1 often drives precautionary buying that pushes prices higher.
WTI crude at $95.43 per barrel and Brent at $109.62 represent the wholesale costs that refineries pay and convert into pump prices over a typical 2-to-6-week lag. The current $14.19 spread between Brent and WTI reflects global supply dynamics, with Brent-priced barrels flowing to Gulf Coast refineries that supply Florida. If crude prices remain stable around current levels, expect pump prices to hold relatively steady through mid-May.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Florida drivers should consider filling up on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings, when weekly inventory reports tend to stabilize prices before weekend demand spikes. Many gas stations offer loyalty programs tied to grocery chains like Publix and Winn-Dixie, where fuel points can yield 10-15 cents per gallon in savings, making these partnerships especially valuable in Florida's competitive market.
Florida prices are likely to remain stable or drift slightly lower in the near term if crude oil holds below $100 per barrel, but watch for upward pressure as hurricane season approaches in early June and refineries perform seasonal maintenance. Regional supply disruptions or tropical weather developments could quickly reverse the current downward trend, so monitor tropical forecasts closely.
Regular gasoline in Florida currently averages $4.288 per gallon, up $0.405 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.