Georgia Gas Prices Hit $4.09, up 27 Cents from Last Month
Georgia drivers face $4.09 per gallon, a 27-cent monthly increase. National averages also rose to $4.47 amid high crude costs.
Key points
- Georgia gas prices average $4.09 per gallon, up 27 cents from last month.
- The national average rose to $4.47 per gallon, driven by $100 crude oil prices.
- A standard 15-gallon fill-up costs roughly $61.35 in the state.
Georgia’s average regular unleaded price reached $4.09 per gallon. This figure sits 40 cents below the state’s 2022 record high.
The cost rose 8 cents from last week and 27 cents from last month. WNEG Radio reports that drivers face a $1.18 year-over-year increase.
National Costs Rise With Crude
The national average jumped 16 cents to reach $4.47 per gallon. This level is more than $1 higher than a year ago.
Crude oil prices averaging $100 per barrel drive these increases. The national average now approaches the May high of $4.56.
Regional Variations Within Georgia
Atlanta drivers pay $4.07 per gallon for regular unleaded. Savannah is the most expensive metro area at $4.17 per gallon.
Valdosta offers the lowest price in the state at $4.01. Athens and Warner Robins follow closely at $4.05 and $4.03.
Budget Impact For Drivers
A full 15-gallon tank costs approximately $61.35 in Georgia. This expense consumes a significant portion of household budgets.
AAA advises combining errands to reduce fuel consumption. Drivers should use fuel-saving habits until market conditions improve.
