Gas Prices Slip A Few Cents. But They Are Still Higher Than Last Christmas.

December 23, 2019

Florida gas prices are declining slightly as an estimated 5.5 million Floridians hit the road for the year-end holidays. The state average has declined the past 16 consecutive days for a total discount of 12 cents per gallon.

Florida drivers are now paying an average price of $2.42 per gallon. Although the state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, gas prices remain 5 cents more than last month and 18 cents more than this time last year. During the past few years, Florida gas prices on Christmas Day averaged $2.21 in 2018, $2.35 in 2017, and $2.32 in 2016.

The average price per gallon Sunday night in Escambia County was $2.38, 18 cents more than one year ago. Three Cantonment stations were a dime below the local average at $2.28 per gallon.

“Elevated oil prices and issues at a massive Gulf Coast refinery are preventing prices at the pump from falling as fast as they did this time last year,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “As a result, year-end holiday gas prices are poised to be the most expensive in five years. But that’s unlikely to slow travelers down, because current prices are around the same level as a month ago – when most travel plans were finalized.”

Pictured: Regular unleaded was $2.49 per gallon Saturday in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo.

Comments

One Response to “Gas Prices Slip A Few Cents. But They Are Still Higher Than Last Christmas.”

  1. sam on December 23rd, 2019 8:11 am

    no one i know of buys their gas in century or florida. flomaton is not much better. walmart or the station in canoe eats their lunch.

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