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AAA: GEORGIA PUMP PRICES INCREASE 4 CENTS
ATLANTA, Ga., (December 30, 2019) — Georgia gas prices increased slightly at the start of the work week. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.42 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 4 cents more than a week ago, 3 cents less than last month, and 33 cents more than this time last year.
It now costs $36.30 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline. That is $6.30 less than what motorists paid in May of 2018, when pump prices hit their peak of $2.84 per gallon.
"AAA forecasts that 104 million Americans will travel by car – the most on record – for a year-end holiday,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The substantial number of motorists has caused some state averages to increase heading into the holiday week, but these jumps aren’t big and won’t last long or linger past the holiday season.”
National Average
Today’s national average is $2.57, which is 3 cents more than last week, and 1 cent less than a month ago. While the national gas price average increased marginally, it is noticeably less expensive as compared to last year’s holidays – by nearly 21 cents. This is a welcome relief for motorist hitting the road for end of year travel.
Regional Prices
- Most expensive Georgia metro markets – Savannah ($2.48), Brunswick ($2.47), and Atlanta-Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($2.43).
- Least expensive Georgia metro markets – Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.35), Rome ($2.36), and Augusta-Aiken ($2.38).
CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES (Regular Unleaded Gasoline)
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Sunday |
Saturday |
Week Ago |
Month Ago |
One Year Ago |
2018 High |
Record High |
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National |
$2.57 |
$2.57 |
$2.54 |
$2.58 |
$2.78 |
$2.97 (5/26/2018) |
$4.11 (7/17/2008) |
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Georgia |
$2.42 |
$2.41 |
$2.38 |
$2.45 |
$2.09 |
$2.84 (5/27/2018) |
$4.16 (9/15/2008) |
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Gas Price Survey Methodology
AAA updates fuel price averages daily at www.GasPrices.AAA.com. Every day up to 130,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.
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About The Auto Club Group
The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America. ACG and its affiliates provide membership, insurance, financial services and travel offerings to over 9.9 million members across eleven states and two U.S. territories including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; most of Illinois and Minnesota; and a portion of Indiana. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 60 million members in the United States and Canada and whose mission includes protecting and advancing freedom of mobility and improving traffic safety. Motorists can map a route, identify gas prices, find discounts, book a hotel, and access AAA roadside assistance with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile. Visit AAA on the Internet at AAA.com.
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