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Georgia Gas Prices Slide to $3.48 as Holiday Travel Nears
Georgia's average gas price has fallen to $3.48 per gallon, down 10 cents in a week and 36 cents in a month, as a temporary fuel tax suspension runs through Nov. 30 and Thanksgiving travel approaches.
Georgia drivers are catching a break at the pump just as the Thanksgiving travel rush approaches, with the statewide average for regular gasoline dropping to $3.48 a gallon, according to AAA.
The figure represents a 10-cent decline from a week ago and a 36-cent drop from a month ago. Still, motorists are paying 68 cents more per gallon than they did at this time last year.
The recent relief is partly the result of Georgia's temporary suspension of its motor fuel tax, which remains in effect through Nov. 30. The tax holiday is giving drivers extra savings as they plan holiday trips.
"Georgia drivers continue to enjoy some of the lowest gas prices in the country, with the state average sitting 54 cents below the national average," said Montrae Waiters, a spokeswoman for AAA. "To get the most value from current pump prices, drivers should compare gas prices, use fuel rewards programs, and combine trips whenever possible."
At the current statewide average, filling a standard 15-gallon tank costs about $52.20.
Prices vary across the state's metro areas. The most expensive markets are Macon at $3.53, Savannah at $3.52 and Atlanta at $3.51. The cheapest are Albany at $3.31, Catoosa-Dade-Walker at $3.34 and Brunswick at $3.36.
Nationally, the average price for a gallon of regular fell 15 cents this week to $4.02, its lowest level since July. The national average has stayed above $4 a gallon since July 20.
AAA cautioned that market conditions can shift quickly, meaning the lower prices may not last through the Thanksgiving holiday period. Drivers can check current gas prices and electric vehicle charging costs along their routes using AAA's TripTik Travel Planner.