The average gas price in Georgia rose to $2. 96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This is an increase of 3 cents from last week and 4 cents from a month ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs about $44. 40, which is 6 cents more than a month prior. Montrae Waiters from AAA explained that rising crude oil prices, high demand for heating, and sanctions against Russia are causing the increase. Nationally, the average gas price also rose to $3. 12 per gallon, influenced by oil prices around $80 per barrel. While gasoline demand decreased, domestic gasoline stocks increased, and gasoline production was up to 9. 3 million barrels daily. Lastly, WTI oil prices ended at $80. 04 a barrel, with crude oil inventories down by 2 million barrels.
The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Savannah ($3.03), Athens ($3.01), and Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($2.98).
The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Augusta-Aiken ($2.89), Columbus ($2.87), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.83).
Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($2.77), Walker ($2.81), Floyd ($2.94), Gordon ($2.97), DeKalb, AL ($2.76), Cherokee, AL ($2.81).
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