Georgia Gas Prices Hit 4.09 Dollars per Gallon
The statewide average rose eight cents this week to 4.09 dollars per gallon, driven by high crude oil costs.
Key points
- Georgia’s average gas price rose to 4.09 dollars per gallon, an eight cent weekly increase.
- Cobb County averages 4.037 dollars per gallon, slightly below the statewide figure.
- National prices hit 4.47 dollars per gallon as crude oil stays near 100 dollars per barrel.
Georgia drivers pay 4.09 dollars per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This weekly increase of eight cents keeps costs well above the 2.91 dollar level from one year ago. The Cobb Courier reports that these rising expenses strain household budgets significantly across the state.
A full fifteen gallon tank now costs approximately 61.35 dollars. The current price sits forty cents below the all time high of 4.49 dollars recorded in June 2022. Market conditions remain volatile as crude oil prices hover near 100 dollars per barrel.
Regional Price Variations
Cobb County residents pay 4.037 dollars per gallon this morning. This figure is five cents lower than the statewide average. Metro Atlanta averages 4.07 dollars per gallon for regular fuel.
Savannah records the highest metro average in Georgia at 4.17 dollars per gallon. Augusta Aiken follows at 4.13 dollars while Macon sits at 4.12 dollars. Valdosta offers the lowest price among major markets at 4.01 dollars per gallon.
National Market Context
The national average reaches 4.47 dollars per gallon for regular gasoline. This marks a sixteen cent jump from last week and exceeds the year ago price by more than one dollar. The national high of 4.56 dollars was reached on May 21.
Crude oil trading near 100 dollars per barrel drives these higher pump prices. Georgia rates remain slightly below the national commercial EV charging average of 42 cents per kilowatt hour. Home charging offers lower costs during overnight off peak hours.
Strategies for Cost Reduction
AAA advises drivers to combine errands and reduce unnecessary trips. Using fuel efficient driving habits helps stretch limited fuel dollars. Checking prices along routes through travel planners can identify cheaper stations.
