Area Gas Prices Stay Low

The Escambia County area had the lowest metro gas prices in the state over the weekend with the average price at $2.66 per gallon. The lowest price in the Pensacola area yesterday was $2.38 at stations on Kenmore Road and East Nine Mile Road. In North Escambia, the lowest price was $2.48 at stations on Highway 29 in Cantonment. Statewide, Florida gas prices rose 11 cents last week, yet the state average remains less than $3 a gallon.