ATLANTA, Ga., (April 7, 2019) — Georgia gas prices are holding steady compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers continue to pay an average of $2.61 per gallon for regular unleaded which is 13 cents less than the national average. That amounts to $39.15 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline. However, drivers are only paying 3 cents more than this same time last year.

“While prices may continue to fluctuate, the springtime increase is not over yet,” said Montrae Waiters, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group.  “AAA forecasts the national average should peak at around $2.75 by Memorial Day weekend.”

Compared to last month, Metro Atlanta’s average daily gas prices increased. Metro Atlanta’s current average is $2.65 per gallon, about 28 cents more than last month’s average and about 5 cents lessthan this same time last year.

CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES (Regular Unleaded Gasoline)

SundaySaturdayWeek AgoMonth AgoOne Year Ago2018 HighRecord High
National$2.74$2.74$2.70$2.45$2.70$2.97 (5/26/2018)$4.11   (7/17/2008)
Georgia$2.61$2.61$2.61$2.35$2.60$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.

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 59 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.