Prices Continue Falling

Gas Getting Cheaper By The Week

LABELLE, FL. -- Average retail gasoline prices in Florida have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.45/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 8,237 gas outlets in Florida. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.50 per gallon.

In Hendry and Glades county, prices averaged about $3.59.

Including the change in gas prices in Florida during the past week, prices yesterday were 41.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 22.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 14.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 34.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

"The slow trend downward in the nationl average has survived another week," said Patrick DeHaan. "While unprecedented, the decline in the national average certainly has delighted motorists who are used to large spikes in gasoline prices that come with the territory of springtime. With Memorial Day just five weeks away, there's good news for motorists: prices will likely continue to lag behind year ago levels," DeHaan said.