Georgia gas prices remain unchanged this week. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average was 2 cents less than a month ago, and 88 cents more than this time last year.

It costs motorists $46.65 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline.

“Gasoline prices edged upward last week, driven primarily by the price surge in crude oil, which is closing over $80 a barrel,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “As crude prices continue to climb, pump prices in Georgia will likely follow suit.”

National Average Increases as Crude Prices Climb

Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has held steady at $3.30. According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), total domestic gasoline stocks rose by 7.9 million barrels to 240.7 million barrels last week. On the other hand, gasoline demand decreased from 8.17 million barrels a day to 7.91 million barrels a day. Winter weather and the COVID-19 omicron variant are the likely culprits behind this demand dip. Typically, pump prices decline due to lower gas demand and a rise in total stocks, but continued growth in the price of crude oil has helped to elevate pump prices.

Regional Prices

Atlanta ($3.14)

Most expensive Georgia metro markets – Savannah ($3.19), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($3.16), and Athens ($3.14).

Least expensive Georgia metro markets – Rome ($2.97), Albany ($2.99), and Warner Robins ($3.00).

Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($3.02), Floyd ($2.98), Walker ($2.99), Gordon ($3.03), DeKalb, AL ($2.92) Cherokee, AL ($2.84)