Higher demand for gasoline combined with lower crude oil prices nearly canceled each other out, leading to a two-cent increase in Georgia’s gasoline prices, according to the latest weekly report from AAA.

Gas prices in Georgia have increased slightly compared to a week ago, but are still significantly lower than last year, with drivers currently paying an average of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This results in a saving of almost $2.00 when filling up a 15-gallon tank compared to last month.

“The lackluster movement can be attributed to higher demand for gasoline but a lower cost for oil canceling each other out,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “As long as the oil cost keeps wobbling around the low to mid $70s per barrel, Georgians may benefit when they fuel up at the pump ahead of Memorial Day travel.”

Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($3.18) Floyd ($3.19), Walker ($3.14), Gordon ($3.20), DeKalb, AL ($3.03), Cherokee, AL ($2.93).