Georgia’s average gas price decreases by 15 cents per gallon in one week

ATLANTA – Possibly you seen the large daring numbers outdoors fuel stations reducing barely over the previous week. The disparity between costs this time final yr continues to be greater than a greenback, however a decline in journey is offering drivers throughout the nation with some aid.

The common value per gallon of fuel in Georgia decreased 15 cents in per week to $4.04 per gallon, in accordance with AAA. That is 45 cents lower than the common value per gallon one week in the past.

The lower mirrors the nationwide decline in fuel costs, which fell by 15 cents to $4.53. 

Specialists mentioned the midsummer journey season is declining, miserable costs.

“The lower in demand, alongside declining oil costs, has helped to decrease fuel costs,” mentioned Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Membership Group spokeswoman. “As these provide/demand dynamics maintain, drivers will probably proceed to see aid on the pump.”

Drivers are nonetheless paying on common greater than $16 to replenish a tank than this time final yr.

Atlanta and Athens are two of the most costly markets for fuel, in accordance with AAA. The least costly locations to replenish — for lower than $4 — are in center and south Georgia: Albany, Warner Robins and Valdosta.