AAA: Georgia Gas Prices Increase Ahead of Independence Day

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICES INCREASES AHEAD OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

ATLANTA, GA., (July 1, 2019) — Georgia gas prices are up this week compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.54 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 10 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents less than this time last month, and 16 cents less than this time last year.

It now costs $38.10 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline. That is $4.50 less than what motorists paid last May, when pump prices hit their 2018 peak of $2.84 per gallon.

“Georgia gas prices may seem high now, but the state average is still less than last year’s high,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “A major factor driving the increase includes the upcoming Independence Day holiday, which is expected to be a high-demand travel period (41.1 million Americans to travel by automobile).” 

Summer Brings Increase to Pump Prices

Pump prices have increased as gasoline stocks decreased and demand remains robust. According to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) data for last week, total domestic gasoline stocks fell by 1 million bbl to 232.2 million bbl. On the demand front, it fell from the previous week’s record-setting 9.9 million b/d to 9.5 million b/d, which is in line with last summer’s rate at this time. If gas stocks continue to dwindle alongside typical demand rates seen during the busy summer driving season, American motorists will likely see pump prices continue to increase ahead of the Independence Day holiday.

Additional Factors for Increase

• Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran following the downing of a U.S. drone.
• A massive fire at a Philadelphia refinery – the largest refinery on the U.S. East Coast, which could require supplies to be redirected from other regions.
• Growing optimism over the possibility of the United States and China reaching an accord to end the ongoing trade dispute.

   Regional Prices

• Georgia most expensive metro markets –Atlanta ($2.59), Athens ($2.55), Gainesville ($2.54), Hinesville- Fort Stewart ($2.53).
• Georgia least expensive metro markets – Catoosa-Dade-Walker-Columbus ($2.40), Albany- Warner Robins ($2.41).                                        

CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES (Regular Unleaded Gasoline)

	Sunday	Saturday	Week Ago	Month Ago	One Year Ago	2018 High	Record High
National	$2.71	$2.71	$2.66	$2.80	$2.85	$2.97 (5/26/2018)	$4.11   (7/17/2008)
Georgia	$2.54	$2.53	$2.44	$2.60	$2.70	$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.