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As Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season approach, Georgia’s extension of the gas tax suspension offers relief for drivers navigating persistently high fuel prices. The statewide average for regular gasoline currently stands at $4.00 per gallon (subject to change overnight), just 49 cents below Georgia’s record high of $4.49 set in June 2022. With prices remaining elevated, many drivers face continued uncertainty about fuel costs.
“To help ease the strain, especially during busy travel times, drivers can take simple steps to save money,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Planning your route ahead of time, comparing gas prices, and driving more efficiently can help stretch your budget. These small changes can add up and help Georgians feel more prepared and confident heading into Memorial Day and summer road trips.”
Compared to recent benchmarks:
- 5 cents lower than last week
- 35 cents higher than last month
- $1.08 higherthan this time last year
For those filling up a standard 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline, the cost is approximately $60.00.
Local averages on Monday, according to AAA, were $3.92 in Floyd County, $3.94 in Bartow County, $3.96 in Gordon County and Polk County, and $3.88 in Chattooga County.
The National Gas Average Nears Record Highs as Memorial Day Travel Rises
Gas prices remain high nationwide, with the national average for regular gasoline down 1 cent to $4.51 per gallon. However, with crude oil trending above $100 per barrel, prices at the pump remain elevated and are nearing the record high of $5.01 set in 2022. With a record number of travelers expected on the road next week, drivers are likely to face the highest Memorial Day gas prices in four years.
