Georgia gas prices increased alongside rising crude oil and gasoline futures prices. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average was 2 cents more than a week ago, 4 cents more than last month and 99 cents more than this time last year.

It now costs motorists $44.85 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline; that is $7.95 more than what motorists paid in January 2020 when pump prices hit their peak of $2.46 per gallon.

“Georgia motorists saw a slight jump at the pump,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “Demand will continue to see some declines in the weeks ahead as drivers traditionally take fewer road trips in the fall, however, high crude prices (above $70 per barrel) will likely contribute to gas prices remaining elevated this season.”

Area gas price averages: Chattooga ($2.94), Floyd ($2.91), Walker ($2.88), Gordon ($2.91), DeKalb, AL ($2.84), Cherokee, AL ($2.75)