Georgia gas prices increased alongside rising crude oil prices. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.83 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average was 12 cents more than a week ago, 3 cents more than last month and $1.08 more than this time last year.

It now costs motorists $57.45 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline.

“Georgia motorists saw a jump at the pump this weekend,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “The probable cause for the increase appears to be an uptick in demand and the high price of crude oil, which is stubbornly staying above $100 per barrel. High crude prices will likely contribute to gas prices remaining elevated this week.”

National Average Continues to Rise as Crude Prices Increase

Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by 13 cents to $4.31. According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), total domestic gasoline stocks decreased by 2.2 million barrels to 228.6 million barrels last week. However, gasoline demand increased slightly from 8.74 million barrels a day to 8.86 million barrels a day. Increasing gas demand and rising oil prices have pushed pump prices higher. Pump prices will likely face upward pressure as oil prices remain above $105 per barrel.

Regional Prices

Atlanta– $3.84

Most expensive Georgia metro markets – Valdosta ($3.87), Augusta-Aiken ($3.86) and Brunswick ($3.85).

Least expensive Georgia metro markets – Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($3.76), Rome ($3.78) and Warner Robins ($3.79).

Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($3.80), Floyd ($3.80), Walker ($3.78), Gordon ($3.81), DeKalb, AL ($3.99) Cherokee, AL ($3.85)