With Thanksgiving travel starting this week, Georgia’s gas prices remain unchanged, offering drivers a welcome reprieve at the pump. As of today, the state average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline stands firm at $2.93 per gallon right in the range it has been for about three weeks now.
Just the Facts:
• State Average: $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded, unchanged from last week.
• Cost to Fill Up: $43.95 on average for a 15-gallon tank.
• Regional Variance: Prices range from $2.73 in the Catoosa-Dade-Walker area to $2.96 in Hinesville-Fort Stewart.
• National Context: The U.S. average has dipped slightly to $3.05, following decreased demand.
The Details: Gasoline demand dropped from 9.38 million barrels daily to 8.41 million barrels last week, according to the Energy Information Administration. Meanwhile, domestic gasoline stocks rose to 208.9 million barrels, further stabilizing prices.
Why It Matters: The stable prices coincide with record travel projections for Thanksgiving, potentially alleviating financial stress for families traveling to see loved ones. However, as fuel demand typically spikes during holidays, a potential uptick in prices remains a possibility.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
