While you slept, gas prices went up again.
A lot.
After seeing a 14-cent jump on gas prices over the weekend, Florida residents got another hit April 29 as the price for a gallon of regular increased another 7 cents, according to AAA.
Just over a week after the average price of gas in Florida dropped below $4 a gallon, the price April 28 jumped to $4.084. On April 29, the price jumped again, to $4.153.
The national average also jumped again, increasing to $4.229 on April 29.
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Slightly less than a month ago, on March 31, Florida motorists saw the average price of gas top $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022. It dropped below $4 on April 20 before jumping above that point again on April 28.
Here’s what you should know.
Why are US gas prices going up?
Although there have been some fluctuations, gas prices in the U.S. have been increasing since the start of the Iran war Feb. 28, even though the U.S. imports about 8% of its oil from the Middle East.
The U.S. also exports more oil than it imports, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
So why are U.S. gas prices going up?
“It’s a global market,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics. “So, oil literally flows to the highest price.
“We produce as much as we consume,” Zandi said. “But at the end of the day, the producers here are going to sell to whoever can give them the highest prices, as well. They’re businesspeople.”
When will gas prices go down?
Even with a ceasefire, oil and gasoline prices will remain elevated for several months, unless some new source comes online., said James Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group.
Oil futures, which speculate on prices at a future date, remain elevated through the end of 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Florida motorists hit by another gas hike
Slide the bar to the left or right to see how much Florida gas prices changed between April 27 and April 29, 2026.
Florida residents have seen the average price of gas go up 21 cents a gallon over the last two days.
In Florida, the average price for a gallon of gas was $3.941 on April 27, down slightly from the average of $3.990 a week ago, on April 20.
By early April 28, one day later, the price had jumped 14 cents to $4.084, according to AAA.
The bad news at the pump continued April 29, with a 7-cent price hike, increasing the cost to $4.153.
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The highest price in Florida was Monroe County, where the average price was $4.384 on April 29.
What’s highest price for gas ever seen in Florida?
According to AAA, the highest recorded average price for a gallon of regular in Florida was $4.891, which happened June 13, 2022.
Track Florida gas prices this year
Florida gas prices rose sharply after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, but they had been going down since early April until a sharp price hike on April 28.
➤ How can you save money on gas?
Here’s a comparison of the daily average price of a gallon of regular in Florida, as provided by AAA:
How can I find the cheapest gas in Florida?
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 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.
Where’s the cheapest gas in Florida today?
According to GasBuddy.com, the best prices for a gallon of regular in Florida April 29 can be found at:
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The highest gas prices in Florida April 29 was Monroe County, where motorists will see an average price of $4.384, as of April 29. Prices fluctuate daily.
The lowest price in the state was $3.788 in Bay County in the Panhandle.
Florida metro areas paying the most for gas
As of April 29, metro areas paying the most for gas in Florida, according to AAA, are:
National gas prices climbing, but not as much as Florida
The national average for a gallon of gas also jumped between April 27 and April 29, according to AAA.
The national average jumped 6 cents overnight, from $4.111 to $4.176 on April 28, and to $4.229 on April 29.
California continues to pay the most for gas in the U.S., with the average price at $5.983 on April 29.
Here’s a look at gas prices per gallon of regular provided by AAA as of April 29:
Compare to:
When was the last time Florida saw gas prices over $4 a gallon?
The last time a gallon of regular was over $4 a gallon in Florida was in 2022, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
At least until they topped that figure March 31, 2026, and then again April 28.
Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://palmbeachpost.com/newsletters.
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