Florida gas prices averaged $3.29 per gallon Aug. 25, the lowest daily average price in two months, according to data from AAA. The state average jumped 8 cents early last week, then reversed course, declining 9 cents by the weekend. AAA officials said low oil prices have kept pump prices in check, making it likely Floridians will find the lowest gas prices for Labor Day weekend in three years. Florida drivers paid $3.68 per gallon on Labor Day 2023 and $3.52 during the 2022 holiday weekend. The state average was $3.02 per gallon on Labor Day weekend 2021. In Southwest Florida on Aug. 26, Charlotte County had the lowest average gas prices at $3.19, followed by Lee County ($3.23) and Collier County ($3.36).
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