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Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices and continued uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East put upward pressure on gasoline prices.

The average price for regular gasoline in Georgia is now $3.79 per gallon, according to AAA. That is about 3 cents higher than last week, 7 cents higher than last month and 88 cents higher than a year ago.

“Georgia drivers are seeing gas prices climb again as global oil markets react to ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East. While pump prices remain volatile, drivers can save money by comparing prices and filling up where fuel costs less,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group.

At the statewide average, filling a standard 15-gallon tank with regular gasoline costs approximately $56.85.

Local Gas Prices

Motorists in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama are generally paying less than Georgia’s statewide average.

Current AAA county averages for regular gasoline include:

  • Chattooga County — $3.75
  • Walker County — $3.71
  • Floyd County — $3.71
  • Gordon County — $3.73
  • DeKalb County, Alabama — $3.55
  • Cherokee County, Alabama — $3.49

That means drivers in Cherokee County, Alabama, are paying about 30 cents less per gallon than Georgia’s statewide average, while DeKalb County, Alabama, is about 24 cents below the Georgia average.

Among Georgia metro markets, Catoosa-Dade-Walker is averaging about $3.67 per gallon, making it one of the least expensive markets in the state. The Rome metro area is also among the cheaper markets at about $3.71 per gallon.

National Average Tops $4

Gas prices are also moving higher nationwide.

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has risen to approximately $4.06, about 5 cents higher than a week ago.

Crude oil prices have climbed back above $80 per barrel amid continued uncertainty near the Strait of Hormuz. Although gasoline demand has softened, higher crude oil costs continue to keep prices at the pump elevated.

AAA says prices could remain volatile as global oil markets respond to developments in the Middle East.

Georgia’s statewide average remains about 27 cents below the national average, while motorists in Northwest Georgia continue to find prices below the state average in many locations.

Drivers are encouraged to compare prices before filling up, as individual station prices can vary considerably even within the same county.