Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group:
Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers pay an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is the same as a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago and 11 cents less than last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.65 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians now pay almost $2.00 less to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.
“Fuel expenses in Georgia remained steadfast, showing little to no fluctuation at the pumps statewide,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “But, just a heads up, with folks fueling up more and if crude oil costs creep up, we might see a little hike in the prices at the pump as we get closer to Christmas time.”
Nationally, Gas Prices Rise Slightly
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by 2 cents to $3.04 (subject to change overnight). After weeks of slowly marching lower, the national average for a gallon of gas reversed course. According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand rose slightly from 8.81 million barrels a day last week to 8.92. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks rose from 219.7 million barrels to 222, while gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.9 million daily.
The EIA has also tallied the impact of this year’s hurricane season and reports that unplanned outages of crude oil production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico due to storms averaged 295,000 barrels per day in September and 110,000 in November, accounting for 16% and 5%, respectively, of total crude oil production from federal Gulf of Mexico waters in those months. However, the impact at the pump was relatively muted as prices popped by a few pennies before resuming their seasonal decline.
Electric Vehicles (EV)
Today’s national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station remains 34 cents. Drivers can find current electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.
Regional Prices:
The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Savannah ($2.95), Atlanta ($2.94), and Athens ($2.93).
The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Brunswick ($2.80), Albany ($2.79), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.72).
Current and Past Price Averages (Regular Unleaded Gasoline)
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Sunday | Saturday | Week Ago | Month Ago | One Year Ago | Record High |
| National | $3.04 | $3.04 | $3.02 | $3.05 | $3.12 | $5.01 (6/14/2022) |
| Georgia | $2.91 | $2.91 | $2.91 | $2.92 | $3.02 | $4.49 (6/15/2022) |
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AAA encourages drivers to use the money-saving gas tips listed below.
Money-Saving Tips for Drivers
- Shop around for gas prices. Drivers can check area gas prices on the Fuel Price Finder.
- Consider paying in cash instead of using a credit card. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who use a credit card.
- Enroll in fuel savings programs.
Fuel-Saving Tips for Drivers
- Maintain your vehicle to ensure the best fuel economy. Find a trusted automotive facility at AAA.com/Auto Repair.
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Slow down. Fuel economy diminishes significantly at highway speeds above 50 mph. Drive conservatively and avoid aggressive driving. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduce fuel economy.
Traffic Safety Tip: AAA-The Auto Club Group “Move Over For Me” Campaign
“Drivers, if you see a disabled vehicle on the roadside while traveling, be courteous and Move Over,” said Waiters. “Remember, the person who broke down could be you, a friend, a family member, a coworker, or a neighbor. Move Over for the safety of others and because it is the right thing to do!”
Video: Move Over For Me PSA
Gas Price Survey Methodology
AAA updates fuel price averages daily at www.GasPrices.AAA.com. Every day up to 130,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.
