Georgia drivers are noticing a subtle but persistent upward trend at the pump, as the state’s average price for regular unleaded gasoline quietly edges higher. Though the increase is slight, it serves as a reminder that even minimal fluctuations can impact household budgets.

As of Monday, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Georgia stands at $2.89. This marks a 2-cent increase from the previous week, putting local prices under pressure despite a flat national market.

For a typical Georgia motorist filling a standard 15-gallon tank, the cost is now approximately $43.35. While this is about 30 cents less than the cost a month ago, the current trajectory is upward. Furthermore, current prices are 12 cents higher than they were this time last year.

“Gas prices in Georgia crept up slowly over the weekend, largely due to a slight increase in crude oil,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA-The Auto Club Group. “We encourage drivers to stay fuel-efficient and keep an eye on pump prices using AAA’s daily fuel price tool.”

National Stability Masks Local Pressure

The rising cost in Georgia is particularly notable because it runs counter to the general trend seen across the United States. October begins with remarkably steady pump prices nationwide, with the national average remaining unchanged at $3.13 per gallon from the week prior.

This national stability is attributed to several mitigating factors:

Winter-Blend Transition: Gas stations are transitioning to winter-blend fuel, which is less expensive to produce than the summer formulation.
Softening Demand: Consumer demand traditionally weakens heading into the cooler months.
Robust Supply: Crude oil supply remains strong, and OPEC+ is expected to announce yet another production increase for November.

Combined, these seasonal trends and stable supply have helped keep prices in check across much of the country, absorbing minor market shocks.

Georgia’s Anomaly: Crude Costs and Global Tensions

However, these stabilizing forces have not fully insulated the Georgia market. While the national average holds firm, local prices in Georgia have inched up this week.

AAA attributes this specific local pressure to rising crude oil costs and persistent global tensions. These factors are putting immediate upward pressure on local fuel refinery prices, forcing Georgians to pay more even while the broader U.S. average remains stagnant.

Drivers are advised to monitor official price data and employ fuel-saving techniques—such as minimizing harsh acceleration and sticking to the speed limit—to mitigate the impact of the creeping price increases.

Gas Price Averages 

The most expensive metro markets in Georgia are Savannah ($3.02), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($2.93), and Macon ($2.93).

The least expensive metro markets in Georgia are Dalton ($2.80), Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.78), and Valdosta ($2.77).

Area gas prices are Chattooga ($2.80), Walker ($2.85), Floyd ($2.78), Gordon ($2.83), DeKalb, AL ($2.75), Cherokee, AL ($2.72).