Monday, February 16, 2026–8:30 a.m.
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Fuel prices in Georgia jumped this week, pushing the statewide average to $2.72 per gallon as of Monday.
Monday’s average is 6 cents higher than last week, 7 cents higher than last month, but 28 cents lower than this time last year.
For those filling up a standard 15-gallon tank, the cost now comes to approximately $40.80.
“Gas prices are creeping up as oil gets more expensive and refineries head into their spring maintenance routine,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA-The Auto Club Group. “Even though winter weather has kept demand a bit lower, tighter supplies are still nudging prices higher, and while we don’t know when they’ll ease, they’re still well below where they were at this time last year.”
Local averages on Monday were $2.63 in Floyd County and Chattooga County, $2.66 in Polk County, $2.67 in Bartow County, and $2.68 in Gordon County.
Nationally: Small Increase, Big Difference from Last Year
The national average for regular gas edged up to $2.92 this week, a modest increase that still sits well below last year’s $3.16. Prices continue to face upward pressure as crude oil costs climb and refineries begin seasonal maintenance, tightening supplies.
