Georgia gas prices  increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight).

Monday’s state average was 9 cents more than a week ago, 7 cents more than a month ago, and 55 cents less than this time last year. It now costs an average of $50.40 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Drivers are paying almost $8.50 less to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.

“Despite another week of lackluster demand for gasoline, Georgia pump prices continued to rise,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “The primary reason is higher crude oil prices, which have recently increased to the mid-$70s per barrel.”

Increasing Cost of Crude Oil Pushes Gas Prices Higher  

Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by 3 cents to $3.59 (subject to change overnight). According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand increased slightly from 8.76 to 8.86 million barrels a day last week. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks fell from 219.5 to 218.4 million barrels. With supplies tight, if demand climbs, pump prices will follow suit.

Regional Prices:

The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Savannah ($3.41), Augusta-Aiken ($3.40), and Atlanta ($3.38).

The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Valdosta ($3.29), Warner Robins ($3.28), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($3.23).

Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($3.24), Walker ($3.20), Floyd ($3.29), Gordon ($3.32), DeKalb, AL ($3.12), Cherokee, AL ($3.07)