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Georgia gas prices are beginning to level off after recent declines slowed over the past week. As the summer travel season gets underway, demand remains steady despite higher prices and ongoing inflation.
The slowdown also follows the end of the state’s gas tax suspension, which had helped keep prices lower. Drivers are encouraged to stay mindful of fuel costs and look for ways to save at the pump.
“Gas prices in Georgia are relatively steady right now, but drivers should expect them to rise and fall throughout the summer,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “With the state’s gas tax suspension now lifted and continued uncertainty overseas, it’s hard to predict how high prices could go. The best approach is for drivers to stay mindful of fuel costs and look for ways to save at the pump whenever possible.”
Compared to recent benchmarks:
- 1 cent lower than last week
- 25 cents higher than last month
- 97 cents higher than this time last year
For those filling up a standard 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline, the cost is approximately $57.60.
Local averages were $3.74 in Floyd County, $3.74 in Gordon County, $3.71 in Bartow County, $3.76 in Polk County, and $3.79 in Chattooga County.
National Gas Price Average Falls 16 Cents
The national average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped 16 cents from last week to $4.17, marking the third straight week of declines. Prices are easing as crude oil remains below $100 per barrel, offering some relief for drivers as the summer travel season begins. However, uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen continues to affect the market. Because of this, oil prices are not expected to fall significantly, especially as demand typically increases during the summer months.
