Gas prices have moved lower across much of Northwest Georgia, with Chattooga County averaging $3.86 per gallon as of Monday — the same as Georgia’s statewide average.

Among nearby counties, Walker County has the lowest average at $3.70, followed by Gordon County at $3.80 and Floyd County at $3.81.

Drivers crossing into Northeast Alabama aren’t necessarily finding cheaper gasoline this week. DeKalb County, Alabama is averaging $3.94 per gallon, while neighboring Cherokee County is averaging $3.95.

Georgia’s statewide average has fallen 33 cents from a week ago and three cents from a month ago, but remains 96 cents higher than this time last year. Pasted markdown

AAA says lower crude oil prices combined with Governor Brian Kemp’s temporary suspension of Georgia’s state motor fuel tax are helping provide some relief at the pump. The suspension remains in effect through October 29. Pasted markdown

At Chattooga County’s $3.86 average, filling a typical 15-gallon tank costs about $57.90.

The regional averages as of Monday are:

• Chattooga County — $3.86
• Walker County — $3.70
• Floyd County — $3.81
• Gordon County — $3.80
• DeKalb County, Alabama — $3.94
• Cherokee County, Alabama — $3.95

AAA says Georgia’s least expensive metro markets currently include the Catoosa-Dade-Walker area, where the metro average is $3.69 per gallon. Pasted markdown

Nationally, the average price of regular gasoline has fallen 11 cents over the past week to $4.36 per gallon, following a sharp increase in September.