The Georgia gas price average showed little to no movement since last week.
Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average had no movement compared to a week ago, is 17 cents more than a month ago and six cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average of $48 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians are now paying almost $1 less to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.
“The usual ebb and flow of gas prices came to a pause last week in Georgia,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “However, now that demand is ticking upward in anticipation of spring break, as well as crude oil prices increasing, Georgians may have to pay more at the pumps this week.”
Gas prices rose ahead of Daylight Saving Time
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by five cents to $3.26 (subject to change overnight). More expensive oil is a likely culprit, as crude accounts for nearly 60% of pump prices. The cost for a barrel of oil is edging closer to $80, about $10 more per barrel than a few months ago.
According to data from the Energy Information Administration, gas demand jumped from 8.47 to 9.01 million barrels a day last week. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks tightened by 4.5 million barrels to 239.7 million barrels. Growing gas demand, amid tighter supply, has pushed pump prices higher.
Regional prices
• Atlanta: $3.20.
• The most expensive Georgia metro markets are Savannah ($3.30), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($3.28) and Brunswick ($3.23).
• The least expensive Georgia metro markets are Dalton ($3.11), Warner Robins ($3.09) and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($3.07).