It's been a pattern of late: gas prices bump up a dime or so on Monday, come down a penny or two a day heading into the weekend, then find another dime in time for when you want to go someone.
Same thing happened last week, AAA says. Prices rose last week as drivers prepared to hit the road for Independence Day. The state average climbed 20 cents per gallon early in the week, then eased 6 cents by the weekend.
AAA found a silver lining, reminding drivers holiday travelers found the lowest Independence Day gas prices since 2021. On July 4, 2025, Florida gas prices averaged $3.11 per gallon – 42 cents less than 2024's holiday rate, and 15 cents below what drivers paid on Independence Day 2023.
So, why do prices continue to fluctuate week to week, in Florida and in Osceola County? It has nothing to do with the Middle East, or price of barrels of oil, or refineries.
"Local stations adjust prices to remain competitive with nearby retailers,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. "When prices eventually reach a low that's no longer profitable, retailers raise them back up. This strategy has fueled short-term volatility at the pump—even as national prices and other drivers relatively stable."
So ... blame the people who run and manage your gas stations.
Early this week gas prices in Osceola County sat at $3.05 per gallon of regular unleaded, down a nickel. from a week, and a month, ago. If you're filling up this week, do it by Friday or early in the weekend or ... good luck.
We'll check back in Monday to see if there's another spike.
