Drivers across Georgia are seeing slightly higher prices at the pump as severe winter weather continues to disrupt energy production nationwide. The state average gas price rose six cents to $2.70 per gallon on Monday, with additional fluctuations possible in the days ahead.

Current prices are six cents higher than last week, the same as one month ago, and 26 cents lower than this time last year. For motorists filling up a standard 15-gallon tank, the average cost now comes in at approximately $40.50.

AAA says colder temperatures are playing a key role in the recent uptick. “Colder weather has pushed fuel costs up, leading to slightly higher gas prices across the state even though demand hasn’t changed,” said Montrae Waiters, spokesperson for AAA–The Auto Club Group. Officials are also urging drivers to limit travel until weather conditions improve and roads are safer.

Nationally, the average gas price also edged higher, increasing four cents to $2.86 per gallon. While winter weather kept many drivers off the roads, gasoline demand typically reaches its lowest levels this time of year, helping keep crude oil prices in the high-$50 to low-$60 range. Demand is expected to rise later in February and early March as warmer temperatures arrive and Spring Break travel begins.

Area gas price averages: 

• Chattooga – $2.60
• Walker – $2.66
• Floyd – $2.55
• Gordon – $2.66
• Cherokee, AL – $2.48
• DeKalb, AL – $2.55