Georgia gas price average drops below $3 for the 1st time in months
A gas pump is seen situated into a vehicle at a Shell gas station on August 03, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - Georgia drivers will get some good news if they're filling up at the gas pump for the new week.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline around the Peach State on Monday is about $2.97.
That's almost a dime cheaper compared to last week and 27 cents cheaper than the same time in August.
"Here in Georgia, we haven't seen gas dip below 3 bucks since Jan. 24 when it hit $2.98," said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. "Driven by tepid demand and crude oil prices below $70, Georgia drivers continue to find relief at the pumps."
AAA says nationally, the average price of a gallon has dropped 7 cents to about $3.20 thanks to low demand and falling oil costs.
The most expensive places to fill up are around Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($3.10), Savannah ($3.08), and Atlanta ($3.00).
Looking for the cheapest gas? You can find it around Augusta-Aiken ($2.82), Dalton ($2.81), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.71).