Georgia drivers are continuing to feel the impact of higher fuel prices, as the statewide average for regular gasoline holds at $3.85 per gallon.

According to AAA, that price is 23 cents higher than last week, 15 cents higher than last month, and 93 cents higher than this time last year. For drivers filling up a standard 15-gallon tank, the average cost is now about $57.75.

AAA says global uncertainty and rising oil prices are continuing to push fuel costs higher nationwide. The national average for regular gasoline has climbed to $4.44 per gallon, up 35 cents, as crude oil prices remain elevated and market volatility continues.

“Oil prices climbing above $100 a barrel are putting real pressure on drivers at the pump, and with global uncertainty high and the Strait of Hormuz still closed, there’s no clear relief in sight,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Because the situation is changing so quickly, AAA can’t predict how high prices might go. While Georgia drivers are paying less than the national average, rising gas prices are still stretching household budgets.”

AAA says drivers may need to plan ahead, compare prices before filling up, and use fuel-saving habits to make their money go further.

The most expensive metro markets in Georgia are Savannah at $3.91, Atlanta at $3.89, and Athens at $3.88. The least expensive metro markets are Rome at $3.74, Brunswick at $3.72, and Valdosta at $3.71.

In the local area, AAA reports average prices at $3.76 in Chattooga County, $3.76 in Walker County, $3.77 in Floyd County, and $3.85 in Gordon County. Nearby Alabama prices include $3.98 in DeKalb County and $3.83 in Cherokee County.