LEE COUNTY, Fla. -- Average gas prices in Florida have been dropping steadily in recent weeks, but could be back on the rise soon.
According to AAA, the average price of gas in the state have gone down 10 cents in the last ten days.
As of Monday morning, the average price of regular gas in Florida was $2.39, down from $2.46 one week ago, and $2.70 last year on this date.
But that trend could be coming to an end, according to analysts.
"Florida gas prices declined as anticipated last week, but could move slightly higher again in the coming days," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "Refineries are still conducting maintenance, and gasoline demand is at a higher level than usual for this time of year. This has led to lower gasoline supply levels, which pushed wholesale gasoline prices a few cents higher last week. As a result, the state average could soon return to around $2.43 per gallon.
In Southwest Florida, Punta Gorda is the place to get your gas, with an average price of $2.33. The average price in Fort Myers-Cape Coral is $2.38, and in Naples it's $2.41.
More AAA gas price info HERE.
