Georgia drivers are paying just a penny more at the pump this week, with the state average for regular unleaded gasoline now at $2.90 per gallon.
Why it matters: While prices have ticked up slightly, Georgians are still paying 4 cents less per gallon than they were at this time last year, saving about $1 on a full tank compared to 2023.
What’s happening: The minimal price movement comes as crude oil prices hold steady and post-summer travel demand eases across the state.
“With crude oil prices holding firm and travel demand easing, we’re seeing only minor fluctuations at the pump,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA spokeswoman.
Between the lines: While Georgia drivers enjoy relatively stable prices, West Coast motorists are facing significant increases due to a pipeline outage that has sent prices surging in Oregon and Washington.
The big picture: The national average stands at $3.18 per gallon, a full 28 cents higher than Georgia’s average, highlighting the state’s position as one of the more affordable places to fill up in the country.
Regional differences: Within Georgia, prices vary significantly by location:
- Most expensive: Savannah ($3.02), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($2.95), Macon ($2.93)
- Least expensive: Rome ($2.79), Valdosta ($2.81), Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.82)
The sources: AAA and the Energy Information Administration.
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.
