Gas Prices Edge Up To $3.89 As Labor Day Weekend Approaches

Florida drivers heading into the Labor Day weekend will find slightly higher prices at the pump, with the state average for regular unleaded hitting $3.89 per gallon this week. That's a 3-cent jump from the previous week, according to AAA.

While the uptick is modest, it continues a pattern that's held steady throughout the summer months. For Pensacola-area drivers planning holiday trips over the long weekend, the price hike is unlikely to dramatically change travel plans, but it's worth factoring into fuel budgets for extended drives to the beach or out of state.

AAA notes that despite weekly fluctuations, gas prices have remained relatively stable compared to price swings seen in previous years. Motorists looking to stretch their fuel dollars might consider filling up earlier in the week rather than waiting until the weekend when demand typically pushes prices higher.