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Georgia gas prices down this week as summer travel season gets closer

Gas prices decrease in Georgia HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 09: Brie Olootu pumps gas at an Exxon Mobil gas station on June 09, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Gas prices are breaching record highs as demand increases and supply fails to keep up. There are now over 10 states where the average price of gasoline is $5 a gallon or higher. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images/Getty Images)

ATLANTA — Gas prices in Georgia decreased over the last week, according to data from AAA.

Monday’s state average of $3.41 per gallon is five seconds less than a week ago. This is comfortably below the national average of $3.61 per gallon.

On average, it costs drivers an average of $51.15 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline.

AAA says the most expensive Georgia metro markets are Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($3.51), Savannah ($3.50), and Brunswick ($3.43).

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While the cheapest gas is in Dalton ($3.29), Rome ($3.28), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($3.27).

“Crude oil continues to trend under $80 a barrel, and demand appears to have slowed down, contributing to lower pump prices,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “

It is expected to be a busy summer of travel, which kicks off with Memorial Day Weekend in a few weeks.

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