Gas prices in Georgia decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago.  Georgians pay an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 1 cent less than a week ago, 21 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline.

“As Hurricane Rafael approaches, the looming storm halts gas prices in their tracks while oil operations brace for a possible impact,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “Hopefully, once the storm passes, we will start to see pump prices sliding back down.”

Nationally:

Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline decreased by 2 cents to $3.08 (subject to change overnight). The threat of a rare hurricane in November churning in the gulf caused gas prices to slow at the pumps. According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand slid from 9.15 million barrels a day last week to 8.82. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks rose from 210.9 million barrels to 211.3, while gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.7 million barrels daily.

Regional Prices:

Atlanta- $2.93

The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Valdosta ($2.98), Macon ($2.95), and Brunswick ($2.94).

The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Dalton ($2.87), Gainesville ($2.86), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.82).

Area gas price averages: Chattooga ($2.83), Walker ($2.82), Floyd ($2.87), Gordon ($2.88), DeKalb, AL ($2.74), Cherokee, AL ($2.72).