Gas prices are on the move in Miami. What you can expect to pay now, and what’s ahead

It’s a new year. And a new trend in gas prices, too.

You can thank the recent cold wave across the country as well as increased demand.

A gallon of gas in the Miami area went up by more than 6 cents from last week, according to data released Monday by fuel monitor GasBuddy. That puts the average price per gallon at $3.32, according to the company’s survey of 1,690 stations in Miami-Dade.

If you’re looking for a trend, take note: The prices are nearly 9 cents a gallon higher than a month ago.

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“Last week, the rise in gasoline prices continued, still due to previous refinery outages caused by the cold weather the week of Christmas,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

He predicts that the price increases will slow as demand weakens.

“As long as refiners are able to get back online soon from previous cold-weather outages, we could see supply start to recover at the same time demand is weak, which could bring gas prices down again,” De Haan said. “The window of opportunity, however, is shrinking, and by late February or early March, we’ll likely kick off the seasonal rise in gasoline prices.”

Here are some other things to know about gas prices:

Cheapest and most expensive gas

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in the Miami area was $2.74 a gallon on Sunday, and the highest price $4.99.

Florida average price

The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, according to AAA on Monday, was $3.29.

Gas prices around Florida

Areas around the state and their average gas prices, according to GasBuddy:

Cape Coral: $3.25 a gallon, up 4.4 cents from last week’s $3.20.

Naples: $3.28 a gallon, down 0.7 cents from last week’s $3.28.

Sarasota: $3.24 a gallon, up 5.1 cents from last week’s $3.19.

U.S. average price

The average price for a gallon of gas across the country on Monday, according to AAA, was $3.28.

How to find cheap gas near you

Several apps, including GasBuddy, Waze and Gas Guru, can help find the cheapest fuel near you. You can also carpool or take public transportation if you want to avoid fueling up. Some transit options are even free.

County-by-county gas prices in Florida

Use the interactive Florida map below, with data from AAA, to see the average gas price by county. Just hover over an area and the price pops up. Keep in mind that there may be a lag in the data.