Monday, January 26, 2026–10:40 a.m.
-AAA South-
Georgia drivers are paying a bit more at the pump as severe winter weather disrupts energy production nationwide. The state average rose by six cents to $2.70 per gallon on Monday, and prices may continue to shift in the days ahead.
Compared to recent benchmarks:
- It’s 6 cents higher than last week
- The same as a month ago
- 26 cents lower than this time last year
For those filling up a standard 15-gallon tank, the cost now comes to approximately $40.50.
“Colder weather has pushed fuel costs up, leading to slightly higher gas prices across the state even though demand hasn’t changed,” said Montrae Waiters, spokesperson for AAA–The Auto Club Group. “Local officials are advising drivers to avoid traveling until conditions improve and the roads are safe.”
Local averages on Monday were $2.56 in Floyd County, $2.59 in Chattooga County, $2.66 in Bartow County, and $2.67 in Gordon and Polk Counties.
National Average Climbs a Bit, Keeping Pump Prices in the $2 Range
As winter weather swept across much of the country this weekend, fewer drivers hit the road, yet the national average still inched up by four cents to $2.86 per gallon. This time of year, typically brings the lowest gasoline demand, which helps keep crude oil prices in the high‑$50 to low‑$60 range. Demand usually begins to rise toward late February and early March as temperatures warm and travelers head out for Spring Break.
