Average gas prices in Georgia have seen a slight increase compared to a week ago, according to AAA, as drivers pay an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 3 cents less than a month ago and 6 cents less than this time last year. According to AAA, $43.65 is the average price to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline, and Georgians now pay 45 cents less to fill up at the pump compared to a month ago.
“The lackluster movement can be attributed to a marginally higher demand for gasoline and a lower cost for oil canceling each other out,” AAA spokesperson Montrae Waiters said. “However, higher demand and a rise in crude oil prices could nudge pump prices higher ahead of Christmas.”
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by 1 cent to $3.02. According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand rose from 8.73 million barrels a day last week to 8.81 (about 50,000 barrels a day lower than the same week in 2023). Total domestic gasoline stocks rose from 214.6 million barrels to 219.7, while gasoline production increased last week, with an average of 10.0 million barrels daily.
