Drivers in Florida might catch a little break at the pump, as the latest figures suggest a slight dip in gas prices. According to WPTV, the state average gas price per gallon is $3.57, shaving off a few cents from last week's average and showing a modest retreat from prices seen a month ago and a year prior.

Despite the statewide average gas price sitting at $3.57, drivers in Palm Beach County are shouldering the brunt of higher fuel costs with an average of $3.75 per gallon, gas prices have climbed in the past three days, obliterating a string of eight consecutive days of decline, according to CBS News Miami. Countering this uptick, the period from Friday to Sunday witnessed a rebound, driving the price up by nine cents.

Prices elsewhere in the Sunshine State also tell a mixed story: Miami-Dade is reporting prices consistent with last week at $3.58, whereas Broward holds its breath at $3.63, frozen at last week's rates. Those looking for cheaper options might look towards the panhandle, where the region boasts some of the lowest gas prices in Florida.

An offsetting factor could be at play, as summer nears and the inevitable switch to the summer gasoline blends starts pushing costs up, "A couple years ago, the average price reached an all-time high of $4.89," AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said, in a statement obtained by WPTV, "I'm sure nobody wants to see prices like that ever again where we're at right now, $3.57, it's still relatively high but it's something that we tend to expect this time of year."

For those looking to pinch pennies at the pump, AAA recommends a few strategies that could ease the strain on wallets: paying in cash to avoid the surcharge applied on credit card purchases, combining errands to limit the number of trips, and meticulously shopping around for the best prices. Resources like the free AAA mobile app could prove invaluable for consumers in search of the most economical gas prices in their area.