Georgia gas prices brings joy to drivers at the pumps compared to a week ago. Drivers are now paying an average of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 2 cents less than a week ago, 2 cents less than a month ago, and 10 cents less than last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.35 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians now pay almost $2.00 less to fill up at the pump than a year ago.

“Crude oil remains low, and demand has tapered off somewhat now that Christmas has passed, which helped gas prices drop a little,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “However, Georgia drivers are expected to travel in record numbers leading up to the New Year, spanning from Saturday, December 21^st to Wednesday, January 1^st. Therefore, we could see a little hike in the prices at the pumps as we get closer to New Year’s Eve. Georgians should also remember we are still trending lower at the pumps compared to last year, by 10 cents.”

Regional Prices:

The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Savannah-Atlanta ($2.93), Macon ($2.92), and Athens ($2.91).

The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Columbus ($2.80), Albany ($2.74), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.70).

Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($2.74), Walker ($2.74), Floyd ($2.83), Gordon ($2.80), DeKalb, AL ($2.70), Cherokee, AL ($2.71).