Florida gas prices increased by 13 cents early last week, then declined 8 cents through the weekend. April 27’s state average was $3.05 per gallon, 5 cents more than a week ago, according to data from AAA. Pump prices are averaging 10 cents less than a month ago and 51 cents less than this time last year. The price of crude oil, which directly influences about half of the price of gasoline, declined 3% last week. April 25’s closing price of $63.02 per barrel is $1.66 less than the week before. Gasoline futures rose 12 cents in the past two weeks. In Southwest Florida, Charlotte and Lee counties had the lowest average gas price at $3.02 per gallon, followed by Collier County ($3.11).