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Gas Prices Drop Across Florida for Another Week: AAA

AAA reports the average price this week is $4.66 a gallon - down 15 cents from last week but still up eight cents from one month ago

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Drivers across the state of Florida are getting some relief at the gas pumps with prices going down for a second straight week.

The average price this week in Florida is $4.66 a gallon - down 15 cents from last week but still up eight cents from one month ago, AAA reports.

In Miami, the average price is $4.75 a gallon - down nine cents from one week ago and up 16 cents from one month ago. The cheapest gallon was at the Mobil station on Southwest 137th Avenue for $4.27.

In Broward, the average price is $4.75 a gallon - down 12 cents from one week ago and up 15 cents from one month ago. The cheapest gallon is at the Rocket Fuel station on North 66th Avenue in Davie for $4.33.

You can save money by using apps like GasBuddy to find the stations with the lowest prices near you. And it lets you sort by fuel type, payment method, gas station brand and more. Here's what to do.

Getting started

  • Download the GasBuddy app, either on Apple's App Store or on Google Play.
  • Open GasBuddy and tap "Sign Up."
  • Enter your email and zip code
  • You'll need to share your location, a feature that can be turned off in your phone settings later on.

Picking gas

  • Tap the "find gas" tab on the bottom of your screen.
  • You'll be able to pick which fuel type you prefer. GasBuddy lets you filter for regular, midgrade, premium, diesel, UNL88 and E85.
  • The app shows a list of stations and their prices from low to high. It also tells you the range of prices. For example, in one Los Angeles area, prices range from $4.99 to $5.99.
  • You can filter by payment method, ratings, brands and amenities, like restrooms or stations that are open 24/7.
  • Once you settle on a station, you can click on the one you want. That will show you its full address, directions, ratings, reviews and amenities.
  • The app will also ask you to report gas prices at the station, so you can help others get accurate information.
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