Florida Gas Prices and Why They Are What They Are
Prices as of September 22, 2026, per AAA · Updated September 25, 2026
As of September 22, 2026, regular gasoline in Florida averages $4.24/gallon (the 17th-lowest in the U.S.), per AAA. $0.23 below AAA's national average of $4.47 on 2026-09-22. State fuel taxes and fees are 40.1 cents per gallon (Tax Foundation, 2026 edition). Federal gasoline tax adds 18.4 cents per gallon. In EIA's weekly survey, Florida regular was $4.217 in the week of 2026-09-21, 42.3% higher than the same week a year earlier (nearest prior week, 2025-09-15).
How Florida got here
EIA weekly retail regular, all formulations; EMM_EPMR_PTE_SFL_DPG and EMM_EPMR_PTE_NUS_DPG; retrieved 2026-09-22, through 2026-09-21. Monthly means pair identical weekly dates; months with fewer than three paired weeks and the current month are excluded from the chart. EIA weekly retail gasoline.
Last twelve months: paired monthly means
| Month | Florida | U.S. | Gap | Paired weeks | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | $4.060 | $4.318 | $-0.258 | 3 | partial (3 paired weeks) |
| 2026-08 | $3.788 | $4.058 | $-0.270 | 5 | complete |
| 2026-07 | $3.805 | $3.932 | $-0.128 | 4 | complete |
| 2026-06 | $3.726 | $4.050 | $-0.324 | 5 | complete |
| 2026-05 | $4.246 | $4.479 | $-0.233 | 4 | complete |
| 2026-04 | $3.968 | $4.103 | $-0.134 | 4 | complete |
| 2026-03 | $3.553 | $3.638 | $-0.084 | 5 | complete |
| 2026-02 | $2.814 | $2.907 | $-0.094 | 4 | complete |
| 2026-01 | $2.710 | $2.808 | $-0.099 | 4 | complete |
| 2025-12 | $2.801 | $2.894 | $-0.093 | 5 | complete |
| 2025-11 | $2.902 | $3.050 | $-0.148 | 4 | complete |
| 2025-10 | $2.883 | $3.060 | $-0.176 | 4 | complete |
Highest weekly observation, nominal dollars: $4.852 on 2022-06-13; lowest weekly observation, nominal dollars: $1.439 on 2003-05-26.
Where the $4.24 goes
| Component | $/gallon | Share | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly WTI crude proxy | $2.00 | 47.1% | EIA monthly WTI |
| Federal and Florida fuel taxes | $0.58 | 13.8% | Tax Foundation, 2026 edition |
| Unallocated residual (after the monthly WTI crude proxy and taxes) | $1.66 | 39.1% | computed; not attributed to components |
The crude-oil share of the price is set by a world market that every state's refiners buy from; the differences between states come from taxes, fuel specifications, and refining and distribution costs. EIA: factors affecting gasoline prices.
Why Florida is below the U.S. average
State fuel taxes
State fuel taxes and fees are 40.1 cents per gallon (Tax Foundation, 2026 edition).
Refining base
0 operating refineries, 0 b/d (EIA Refinery Capacity Report 2026, as of 2026-01-01).
Marine supply and fuel rules
Gasoline arrives by tanker and barge at ports including Tampa and Port Everglades, from Gulf Coast and import sources. No separate state boutique gasoline blend is listed by EPA for Florida. No state carbon-pricing or emissions-trading program on motor fuel; state law prohibits carbon taxes and mandatory emissions trading. Source. Source. Source.
What a gallon costs in work time
At Florida's median hourly wage of $23.02 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), a gallon of regular costs 11.1 minutes of work. BLS OEWS. Compare gasoline affordability.
State policies that show up at the pump
| Policy or supply base | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Refining base | 0 operating refineries, 0 b/d (EIA Refinery Capacity Report 2026, as of 2026-01-01) | Source |
| State-specific fuel blend | No separate state boutique gasoline blend is listed by EPA for Florida | Source |
| Carbon program on motor fuel | No state carbon-pricing or emissions-trading program on motor fuel; state law prohibits carbon taxes and mandatory emissions trading | Source |
State government control
| Control in 2026 | Unified Republican |
| Years of unified Democratic control, 2001–2026 | 0 |
| Years of unified Republican control | 25 |
| Years of split government | 1 |
Party control by year from Ballotpedia, compiled 2026-09-08; counts computed at build. Ballotpedia.
Questions people ask
How does regular compare with the national average?
$0.23 below AAA's national average of $4.47 on 2026-09-22.
How much is state gasoline tax?
State fuel taxes and fees are 40.1 cents per gallon (Tax Foundation, 2026 edition).
Does the state have oil refineries?
0 operating refineries, 0 b/d (EIA Refinery Capacity Report 2026, as of 2026-01-01).
What fuel rules or supply routes matter here?
Gasoline arrives by tanker and barge at ports including Tampa and Port Everglades, from Gulf Coast and import sources. No separate state boutique gasoline blend is listed by EPA for Florida. No state carbon-pricing or emissions-trading program on motor fuel; state law prohibits carbon taxes and mandatory emissions trading. Source. Source. Source.
What does a gallon cost in work time?
At Florida's median hourly wage of $23.02 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), a gallon of regular costs 11.1 minutes of work.
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Sources: AAA (pump prices), Tax Foundation, 2026 edition, EIA federal gasoline tax, EIA monthly WTI, EIA weekly retail gasoline, and BLS OEWS. The residual is computed, not attributed to components. See methodology.