Gas prices have been steadily rising in the United States, including in Florida, since U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran started Feb. 28.
President Trump said Thursday, March 5, he was not concerned about rising U.S. gas prices driven by the expanding Iran war, telling Reuters in an exclusive interview the U.S. military operation was his priority.
At least seven U.S. soldiers have been killed in the ongoing war with Iran, including one from Florida.
The average gas price for a gallon of regular is $3.494 in the Sunshine State March 9, although Floridians in the Panhandle are enjoying cheaper gas prices compared to much of Florida.
According to AAA, average gas prices in Santa Rosa County and Escambia County are among the lowest in Florida’s counties, along with Okaloosa, Bay, Gadsden and Walton, all between $3.079 and $3.218.
Pensacola gas prices, Monday, March 9
Here’s today’s average gas price of a gallon of regular in Pensacola, Florida, as provided by AAA:
Santa Rosa, Escambia County gas prices among lowest in Florida
The average gas prices in the Florida Panhandle on Monday, March 9, are among the lowest in Florida. Here’s what they are:
On AAA’s fuel price map, the counties are in the category of the lowest prices within the state, ranging between $3.218 and $3.079.
National gas price average vs Florida gas price average
Here’s a comparison of today’s average gas price of a gallon of regular nationwide and in Florida, as provided by AAA:
Where are highest gas prices in Florida?
According to AAA, the counties averaging the highest average price for a gallon of regular as of March 9 are:
Where are the cheapest gas prices in Florida?
According to AAA, the counties averaging the highest average price for a gallon of regular as of March 9 are:
How can you find the cheapest gas?
Whether you’re traveling or at home, several apps are available to help you find the cheapest gas where you are, including: GasBuddy, AAA and Gas Guru.
The Google Maps and Waze apps, which are used by many people for current traffic alerts and directions, also offer gas-price info.
There’s often quite a difference in the price of gas in the same town so it pays — or should we say saves — to shop around.
Daily habits help save gas and money
Here is what you can do daily to help save gas:
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Gas prices in Florida Panhandle among lowest in state amid Iran war
Reporting by Ashley Ferrer and Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Pensacola News Journal
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