Georgia gas price average increased somewhat at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight).
Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 2 cents less than a month ago, and 79 cents less than this time last year. It now costs an average of $49.05 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Drivers are paying almost $12.00 less to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.
“Georgia pump prices have crept higher since the 4th of July holiday,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “The main culprit is a higher price for oil, which moved from the upper $60s per barrel recently to the mid-$70s.”
Higher Cost of Oil Nudges Gas Prices Higher
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by 3 cents to $3.56 (subject to change overnight). According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand decreased significantly from 9.6 to 8.76 million barrels a day last week. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks stayed flat at 219.5 million barrels. Although lower gas demand typically pushes pump prices lower, rising oil prices have lifted them. If oil prices continue to rise, pump prices will likely follow suit.
Regional Prices:
Atlanta- $3.28
The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Savannah ($3.35), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($3.33), and Brunswick ($3.31).
The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Dalton ($3.22), Rome ($3.21), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($3.14).
Current and Past Price Averages (Regular Unleaded Gasoline)
|
Sunday |
Saturday |
Week Ago |
Month Ago |
One Year Ago |
Record High |
National |
$3.56 |
$3.56 |
$3.53 |
$3.58 |
$4.54 |
$5.01 (6/14/2022) |
Georgia |
$3.27 |
$3.28 |
$3.26 |
$3.29 |
$4.06 |
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