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Georgia gas prices increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average price of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 3 cents more than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and 1 cent less than last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians now pay approximately 15 cents less to fill up at the pump than a year ago.

“This month, oil prices increased unexpectedly due to speculation that China’s demand would surge, which likely contributed to an uptick in gas prices across the U.S.,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. Unpredictable global moves and threats of extreme weather could cause gas prices to ebb and flow for the coming weeks.”

Nationally:

U.S. Keeps Global Oil Production Crown

Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has held steady at $3.06 (subject to change overnight). According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand rose from 8.16 million barrels a day last week to 8.48. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks soared from 231.4 million barrels to 237.7, while gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 8.9 million barrels daily. The retail price for regular-grade gasoline averaged $3.30 per gallon in 2024, 21 cents less than in 2023.

The EIA also reported that the United States produced more crude oil than any other nation in the six years 2018-2023. Last year’s numbers are still being crunched, but the trend will likely continue. Crude oil production in the United States averaged 12.9 million barrels daily in 2023, breaking the previous U.S. and global record of 12.3 million in 2019. The EIA says the 2023 oil production record is unlikely to be damaged by another country anytime soon.

Electric:

Meanwhile, today’s national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station remained at 34 cents, the same amount for almost 5 months.

Drivers can find electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.

Regional Prices:

The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Savannah ($3.02), Athens ($2.97), and Atlanta ($2.96).

The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Brunswick ($2.87), Augusta-Aiken ($2.85), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.82).

Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($2.78), Walker ($2.77), Floyd ($2.88), Gordon ($2.86), DeKalb, AL ($2.75), Cherokee, AL ($2.76).