Regular unleaded averages $4.0573 in the Orlando area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Florida average.
Dexter Lindgren
October 10, 20261 min read
Winter Springs, Florida — Gas prices in the Orlando area averaged $4.0573 per gallon for regular unleaded on October 10, 2026, according to AAA, down from $4.1151 yesterday. That is up from $4.0308 a week ago but lower than $4.1649 a month ago.
The statewide average in Florida stands at $4.1099, while the national average is $4.3669. Drivers in the Orlando area are paying below the state average and below the national average.
The Orlando average remains below its AAA recorded high of $4.8901. Regular prices are about 11 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.9382, drivers are paying about 112 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Orlando area averages $5.8714 per gallon, AAA reported.
Dexter Lindgren
Dexter Lindgren covers Melissa city hall, the council, and county government.
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