Georgia drivers have seen a bit of relief at the pump ahead of what’s expected to be record-high travel period on New Year’s.
The state’s average gas price fell slightly to $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The price represents a 2-cent drop compared to both last week and last month, and a 10-cent decrease from the same time last year.
For those filling up a standard 15-gallon tank, the costs is around $43.35 – nearly $2.00 less than this time last year. The savings for daily commuters come as gas prices have been volatile in recent months.
“Crude oil remains low, and demand has tapered off somewhat now that Christmas has passed, which helped gas prices drop a little,” AAA spokesperson Montrae Waiters said. “However, Georgia drivers are expected to travel in record numbers leading up to the New Year, spanning from Saturday, December 21st to Wednesday, January 1st. Therefore, we could see a little hike in the prices at the pumps as we get closer to New Year’s Eve. Georgians should also remember we are still trending lower at the pumps compared to last year, by 10 cents.”
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by 2 cents to $3.02 since last Monday, though that figure is subject to change overnight.
