Monday, October 21, 2024–9:20 p.m.
-AAA South-
Georgia gas prices increased compared to a week ago.
Monday’s average of $2.93 is 23 cents more than a week ago, but two cents less than a month ago and nine cents less than this time last year.
It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians are paying $1.35 less to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.
“Due to the negative impacts of Hurricane Helene, Governor Kemp signed an Executive Order suspending the collection of motor fuel tax until October 16th. With the expiration of this gas tax reprieve, Georgians are now confronted with a renewed strain each time they refuel,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “Fortunately, amid these challenges, there lies a glimmer of hope as Georgia’s state average for gas prices remains a comforting 24 cents below the national average.”
Local averages on Monday were $2.93 in Floyd County; $2.91 in Bartow, Gordon, and Polk Counties, and $2.90 in Chattooga County.
Nationally
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline decreased by 3 cents to $3.17 (subject to change overnight). Like Hurricane Helene, Milton did not severely impact national gasoline supplies but did affect demand in areas with destroyed infrastructure, flooded roads, and power outages.