Georgia gas prices continue to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight).

Monday’s state average was 19 cents more than a week ago, 33 cents more than a month ago, and 23 cents less than this time last year. It now costs an average of $53.25 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Drivers are paying almost $4.00 less to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.

“The steady increase of crude oil prices and refineries having to adjust production because of soaring temperatures causes pump prices to elevate,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “The cost of oil accounts for more than 50% of what we pay at the pumps, Georgians may not catch a break regarding gas prices any time soon if crude oil continues to rise.”

Like the Sizzling Temperatures, Gas Prices Climb Higher

Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by 16 cents to $3.75 (subject to change overnight). The primary cause appears to be the oil price, which has marched nearly $4 higher in the past week to hover near $80 per barrel. According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand rose slightly from 8.86 to 8.94 million barrels a day. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks dipped from 218.4 to 217.6 million barrels. With supplies tight, if demand should spike, pump prices will follow suit.

Regional Prices:

The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Atlanta ($3.59), Savannah ($3.56), and Augusta-Aiken ($3.53).

The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Albany ($3.47), Rome ($3.46), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($3.45).

Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($3.47), Walker ($3.46), Floyd ($3.48), Gordon ($3.53), DeKalb, AL ($3.31), Cherokee, AL ($3.30)