Regular unleaded averages $4.3789 in the Orlando area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Florida average.
Carmen Solis
September 27, 20261 min read
Winter Springs, Florida — Gas prices in the Orlando area averaged $4.3789 per gallon for regular unleaded on September 27, 2026, according to AAA, down from $4.4220 yesterday. That is up from $4.2891 a week ago but higher than $3.9708 a month ago.
The statewide average in Florida stands at $4.3679, while the national average is $4.4798. Drivers in the Orlando area are paying above the state average and below the national average.
The Orlando average remains below its AAA recorded high of $4.8901. Regular prices are about 41 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.9368, drivers are paying about 144 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Orlando area averages $6.0280 per gallon, AAA reported.
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