Gas prices up 80 cents ahead of Labor Day weekend across Florida

Florida drivers heading into the Labor Day holiday are facing significantly higher fuel costs compared to last year, according to AAA data. The average price per gallon across the state hit $3.91 on Sunday night, marking an 80-cent jump from the $3.11 average a year ago.

While prices ticked up just two cents from the previous week, the year-over-year increase reflects broader trends in fuel costs that have persisted throughout 2024. The timing coincides with one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer season, when many Northwest Florida residents take to the roads for Labor Day trips.

AAA tracks gas prices daily and provides real-time updates for drivers planning their travel budgets. For Pensacola-area motorists heading out for the holiday weekend, the current price point represents a notable difference from last year's Labor Day period.