Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as fuel prices continue to decline ahead of the Thanksgiving travel season, with prices in Chattooga County and surrounding areas remaining below the statewide average.

According to AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia’s average price for regular unleaded gasoline stood at $3.48 per gallon on Monday, November 9, down 10 cents from a week ago and 36 cents from a month ago.

The state’s temporary suspension of motor fuel taxes remains in effect through November 30, providing additional savings for motorists during the busy holiday travel period.

Despite the recent decline, Georgia drivers are still paying 68 cents more per gallon than they were at this time last year.

“Georgia drivers continue to enjoy some of the lowest gas prices in the country, with the state average sitting 54 cents below the national average,” said AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters.

Locally, Floyd County has one of the lowest reported averages in the area at $3.40 per gallon. Chattooga and Gordon counties are averaging $3.41, while Walker County motorists are paying an average of $3.45.

Across the state line in Alabama, gasoline averages $3.45 per gallon in Cherokee County and $3.56 in DeKalb County.

The Catoosa-Dade-Walker metropolitan market is among the least expensive in Georgia, with an average of $3.34 per gallon, according to AAA’s regional price survey.

Nationally, the average price for regular gasoline has fallen to $4.02 per gallon, down 15 cents over the past week. That marks the lowest national average since July.

The national average has remained above $4 per gallon since July 20, although the recent decline has brought prices closer to dropping below that threshold.

For Georgia motorists, filling a typical 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline now costs approximately $52.20 at the statewide average.

AAA cautions that fuel prices can change quickly because of market conditions, and the lower prices currently being reported may not necessarily continue through Thanksgiving.

Drivers looking to save money are encouraged to compare prices at nearby stations, take advantage of fuel rewards programs and combine errands to reduce unnecessary driving.

AAA also recommends keeping vehicles properly maintained, avoiding aggressive acceleration and slowing down on highways to improve fuel economy.

Motorists can check updated gasoline prices at GasPrices.AAA.com.

Local Gas Price Averages — November 9, 2026

• Floyd County, GA — $3.40
• Chattooga County, GA — $3.41
• Gordon County, GA — $3.41
• Walker County, GA — $3.45
• Cherokee County, AL — $3.45
• DeKalb County, AL — $3.56

Georgia statewide average: $3.48 per gallon.

National average: $4.02 per gallon.