Gas Prices Reach $3.89 Across Georgia
Gas Prices Reach $3.89 Across Georgia
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Georgia’s average price was also 7 cents higher than a month earlier, while AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters said many Georgians continued traveling despite the added expense.
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Georgia’s fuel price was higher than in every neighboring state except Florida: Florida averaged $3.91 per gallon, compared with $3.75 in South Carolina, $3.80 in Alabama, $3.81 in Tennessee and $3.83 in North Carolina.
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Beyond Albany and Savannah, AAA listed Rome at $3.82 per gallon and Catoosa-Dade-Walker at $3.83 as among the state’s least expensive metro markets; Atlanta averaged $3.90.
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Nationally, commercial DC fast-charging rates were averaging about 42 cents per kilowatt-hour, while Georgia’s rate was just under 41 cents; home charging, especially during overnight off-peak hours, was described as considerably cheaper.
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The broader market pressures included crude oil prices above $90 per barrel, attacks disrupting Russian refineries and increased U.S. refined-product exports, all of which further reduced the supply available to domestic gasoline buyers.
Georgia drivers are paying $3.89 per gallon for regular gas this Labor Day, up 11 cents from last week and 98 cents from a year ago IJR. Filling a typical 15-gallon tank now costs about $58, straining budgets already stretched thin by groceries, child care, and other necessities WRG News. The spike stems from elevated crude-oil prices above $90 per barrel and strong holiday travel demand that shows no sign of slowing IJR.
The national average hit $4.14 per gallon — a record for Labor Day WSBT — as tight fuel inventories and constrained refined-product supplies pinch pumps nationwide. Georgia sits higher than every neighboring state except Florida, which averages $3.91 per gallon IJR. South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina all average between $3.75 and $3.83 IJR.
Regional Price Swings Across Georgia
Savannah carries the state's highest metro price at about $3.96 per gallon, while Albany remains the cheapest at roughly $3.81 IJR. Rome and Catoosa-Dade-Walker also rank among Georgia's least expensive markets, at $3.82 and $3.83 respectively IJR. Atlanta's average sits near the state median at $3.90 IJR.
Holiday Travel Demand Pushes Drivers Forward
Many Georgians continue traveling despite the added fuel expense, according to AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters WRG News. Labor Day weekend traditionally marks peak summer travel season, and higher gas prices haven't stopped families from hitting the road. The combination of holiday pressure and elevated crude costs creates a squeeze that drivers say is tough to absorb WALB.
Global Supply Disruptions Tighten the Market
Crude oil prices above $90 per barrel, attacks disrupting Russian refineries, and increased U.S. refined-product exports all shrink the fuel supply available to domestic buyers IJR. High refinery utilization and tight inventories mean less gas on the shelf and higher prices at the pump. These global pressures stack on top of Labor Day demand to create a perfect storm WSBT.
Electric Charging Offers Cheaper Alternative
Commercial DC fast-charging costs about 42 cents per kilowatt-hour nationally, while Georgia's rate sits just under 41 cents IJR. Home charging — especially during overnight off-peak hours — costs considerably less and offers drivers a way to dodge the pump squeeze IJR. As gas prices climb, more Georgians may find electric vehicles worth the upfront cost.
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