Monday, May 19, 2025–10:20 a.m.
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Georgia gas prices increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents higher than a week ago, 1 cent lower than a month ago, and 46 cents lower than last year. It costs drivers an average of $43.80 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians are paying almost $7.00 less to fill up at the pump than a year ago.
“Nationwide, a surge in gas demand coupled with the climbing cost of crude oil has pushed prices higher at the pumps,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “The slump in crude oil costs kept the customary surge in spring gas prices at bay, but now, we find ourselves amid this anticipated increase as the Memorial Day weekend approaches.”
Nationally
Gas Prices Begin Seasonal Climb
Since last Monday, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by 4 cents to $3.17, subject to change overnight. Gas prices are creeping back up just in time for the busy summer driving season, as crude oil prices rise and demand increases.
Typically, the seasonal increase in gas prices starts earlier in the spring, but lower crude oil prices so far this year have kept that from happening. Now, we’re starting to settle into a more typical pattern. Despite the upward trend, drivers are paying about 40 cents less compared to last year, which is good news for the record 39.4 million expected to take road trips over Memorial Day weekend.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.71 million barrels a day last week to 8.79 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 225.7 million barrels to 224.7 million barrels.
Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of last Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell 52 cents to settle at $63.15 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 4 million barrels from the previous week. At 441.8 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 6% below the five-year average for this time of year.