Georgia’s average gas price increased 12 cents compared to a week ago.
Drivers are now paying an average of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
That’s just one cent more than a month ago and $1.03 less than this time last year.
“Georgians experienced unwelcomed spikes at the pumps this weekend,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “Less expensive oil and fewer people fueling usually indicates lower pump prices. However, there is some upward pricing pressure now due to the switch to summer blend gasoline, which may add about five to ten cents per gallon. But if demand and oil costs remain low, this recent price bounce may fade.”
The most expensive Georgia metro markets are Savannah ($3.32), Atlanta ($3.27), and Augusta-Aiken ($3.26).
The least expensive Georgia metro markets are Athens ($3.21), Dalton ($3.20), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($3.19).