The Georgia gas price average saw a nominal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago.
Georgians are paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was three cents less than a week ago, six cents more than a month ago and six cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $50.85 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians are now paying almost $1 more to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.
“Domestic gas demand is slow-paced at the moment, which is not uncommon leading up to Memorial Day,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “Last week’s nationwide peak price of $3.67 may very well stand unchallenged well into hurricane season. However, as always, the unpredictable variable remains the oil costs, thus keep your eyes peeled.”
With May approaching, pump prices stick to the slow lane
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by two cents to $3.65 (subject to change overnight). According to data from the Energy Information Administration, gas demand fell from 8.66 to 8.42 million barrels a day last week. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks decreased by .6 million barrels to 226.7 million barrels. Lower demand and a drop in oil prices could push pump prices lower this week.
Regional prices
• The most expensive Georgia metro markets are Savannah ($3.49), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($3.43) and Atlanta ($3.40).
• The least expensive Georgia metro markets are Rome ($3.30), Dalton ($3.29) and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($3.27).
Submitted by AAA.