Georgia gas prices nudged up by just one cent heading into Labor Day weekend, bringing the state average to $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded, according to AAA.
That small increase isn’t breaking wallets: it costs about $43.50 to fill a 15-gallon tank, nearly $4 cheaper than last year.
Why Prices May Drop Soon
“Summer gas prices held their ground, but with fall on the way, we anticipate drivers will see a welcome drop at the pumps,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA. Still, she warned hurricane season could shake things up if storms disrupt Gulf refineries.
National Picture: Midwest Floods Push Prices Higher
- The national average sits at $3.18, up 3 cents in a week.
- A major Midwest refinery shut down for days after a thunderstorm, pushing prices higher in the Great Lakes region. It’s back online now, so some relief may be coming.
- Gasoline demand also rose to 9.24 million barrels a day, while supply dipped slightly, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Electric Drivers Stay Steady
For EV drivers, charging prices held steady at 36 cents per kilowatt-hour at public stations.
Georgia’s Price Hotspots
- Most expensive: Savannah ($3.01), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($2.96), Macon ($2.93)
- Least expensive: Dalton ($2.86), Rome ($2.83), Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.82)
Quick Snapshot: Gas Price Averages
- National: $3.18 (up from $3.15 a week ago)
- Georgia: $2.90 (up from $2.89 a week ago)
- One year ago: $3.14 in Georgia, $3.33 nationally
Record highs still stand at $5.01 nationally (June 2022) and $4.49 in Georgia (June 2022).
