Gas prices $0.45 less per gallon in Georgia than last year, AAA says
AAA's gas price tracker shows that in Georgia, the state average gas price remained the same, a full five cents lower than in June.
Compared to last year, AAA said prices in Georgia were 45 cents less than in 2024.
'Gas prices remain low across the country in many states, providing some relief for drivers; however, with hurricane season in full swing, any significant storms could disrupt supply and lead to higher prices at the pump,' Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman, said in a statement. 'It's a good time for drivers to consider fuel-saving strategies to prepare for potential fluctuations.'
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As for prices at the pump, AAA said Georgia drivers are still paying about $7 less to fill up a 15-gallon tank than a year ago.
In Atlanta, gas prices are averaging $2.91 per gallon, the organization said.
Here's where AAA said gas was most expensive in the state:
Savannah - $3.01 per gallon
Hinesville-Fort Stewart - $2.95 per gallon
Macon - $2.94 per gallon
Here's where the organization said prices were cheapest:
Dalton - $2.84 per gallon
Catoosa-Dade-Walker - $2.82 per gallon
Rome - $2.79 per gallon
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