Georgia motorists are getting another break at the pump just as one of the busiest travel weeks of the year gets underway.

According to AAA, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $3.57, down 7 cents from last week and 38 cents lower than one month ago, although it remains 64 cents higher than this time last year. A typical 15-gallon fill-up now costs about $53.70. Nationally, the average price has fallen to $3.86 per gallon, marking nearly four consecutive weeks of declining prices.

AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters says lower crude oil prices have helped keep gasoline costs in check, but holiday travel demand could push prices slightly higher as the Fourth of July approaches. She encourages travelers to fill up early, compare prices, and use fuel-saving habits before heading out.

Here are the latest AAA county averages for the local area:

• Chattooga County, Georgia: $3.55
• Walker County, Georgia: $3.53
• Floyd County, Georgia: $3.56
• Gordon County, Georgia: $3.52
• DeKalb County, Alabama: $3.64
• Cherokee County, Alabama: $3.50

AAA notes that while prices remain favorable compared to recent weeks, motorists should continue shopping around, as prices can vary significantly from station to station.