Despite the uptick, holiday travelers found the lowest Independence Day gas prices since 2021. On July 4, Florida gas prices averaged $3.11 per gallon – 42 cents less than 2024's holiday rate, and 15 cents below what drivers paid on Independence Day 2023, according to AAA..

The cost of gas is up by 10 cents a gallon in the state, including South Florida. But prices in the Miami area are about the same from a month ago and stand 43 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. North Florida remains the cheapest to get gas in the state. Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas.

On Sunday, the average gas price in Florida was $3.08 per gallon, up 12 cents from the week before. Despite this increase, holiday travelers saw the lowest Independence Day gas prices since 2021, with an average of $3.11 per gallon on July 4.