Summer gas prices in Bradenton are lowest in 12 years ... and still falling

Gas prices continue to plummet across the Bradenton-Sarasota area as well as Florida, with Monday marking the 30th consecutive day of falling costs.

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in the two-county region was $2.09, down 7 cents in the past week and 27 cents in the past month, according to AAA’s daily fuel tracker.

The statewide average was $2.15, below the nationwide average of $2.23.

According to Gasbuddy’s daily survey of more than 300 outlets in the region, Manatee County stations were averaging $2.05 per gallon Monday, with Sarasota County at $2.11. Nearby, Pinellas County stations were at $2.01, with Hillsborough County at $2.04.

Many analysts project prices might soon bottom out, but “the summer driving season could still end up being the lowest overall average since 2005,” Gasbuddy’s Dan McTeague said.

This story was originally published July 3, 2017 at 9:12 AM with the headline "Summer gas prices in Bradenton are lowest in 12 years ... and still falling."