Georgia gas prices decreased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average was 1 cent less than a week ago, same as last month, and 60 cents less than this time last year.

It now costs motorists $29.85 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline; that is $11.25 less than what motorists paid in April of 2019, when pump prices hit their peak of $2.74 per gallon.

“Georgia Pump prices are mostly pushing cheaper across the state as gasoline demand wanes over the past few weeks,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Until it appears that the threat from COVID-19 decreases, gas prices are likely going to continue shifting.”

Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline holds steady at $2.18. As COVID-19 case numbers surpass 4 million, demand for gasoline is weakening across the country. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) demand reading measures at 8.5 million barrels a day, which is about 11% less than a year ago. The lower demand contributed to a cheaper national average on the week.

• Most expensive Georgia metro markets – Brunswick ($2.13), Hinesville-Fort Steward ($2.10) and Savannah ($2.07).
• Least expensive Georgia metro markets – Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($1.90), Rome ($1.92) and Gainesville ($1.93).
• Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($1.95), Floyd ($1.92), Walker ($1.91), Gordon ($1.92), DeKalb, AL ($1.89), Cherokee, AL ($1.82)