Georgia drivers are seeing lower gas prices as they end the year. As of Monday, the statewide average fell to $2.68 per gallon. Minor day-to-day fluctuations are expected.

What’s Happening: Gas prices in Georgia are down;

  • 6 cents lower than last week
  • 15 cents lower than last month
  • 21 cents lower than last year

Filling up a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $40.20.

What’s Important: Nationally, gas prices also decreased. The national average is now $2.82 per gallon, which is the cheapest December since 2020. Gasoline supplies remain steady despite high holiday demand.

Regional Prices: In Georgia, the most expensive metro markets are;

  • Savannah: $2.79
  • Macon: $2.75
  • Atlanta: $2.72

The least expensive metro markets are:

  • Albany: $2.56
  • Valdosta: $2.55
  • Augusta-Aiken: $2.50