TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Across the United States, gas prices are officially lower than they were a year ago, but in some states, those price differences are bigger than others. Florida’s gas prices are a full $0.07 cheaper than the same time last year.
However, AAA’s gas price tracker shows that nationally, gas is just $0.01 lower than December 2021.
The week before Thanksgiving, gas prices in the U.S. were on their way down, including $0.10 per gallon in Florida. The trend of prices at the pump dropping continued through the end of November, coming down from a state average of $3.45 on Nov. 21.
Shortly after Thanksgiving, on Dec. 1, AAA reported gas prices had fallen $0.07 nationally, though crude oil prices had been boosted as supply had increased.
According to AAA, in the 14 days ending on Dec. 5, gas prices in the U.S. had dropped $0.26. However, a planned decrease in oil production by OPEC+, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, could impact overall prices in the near future.
A week into December, the average price of gas in Florida is $3.21 per gallon for regular gasoline. Across the Tampa Bay region, some prices are higher, while others are several cents lower.
| Location | Average Price/Gallon |
|---|---|
| National | $3.33 |
| Florida | $3.21 |
| Citrus County | $3.28 |
| Hardee County | $3.19 |
| Hernando County | $3.12 |
| Highlands County | $3.29 |
| Hillsborough County | $3.18 |
| Manatee County | $3.19 |
| Pasco County | $3.14 |
| Pinellas County | $3.17 |
| Polk County | $3.27 |
| Sarasota County | $3.24 |
While gasoline prices are down compared to last year, the costs of mid-grade, premium, and diesel fuel are still higher than the year before, though lower than the all time highs reported in June 2022.