News Summary
Gas prices in the Atlanta metro area have decreased slightly, averaging $2.92 per gallon. This represents a drop of one cent from the previous week. Compared to last year, prices have fallen by 50 cents, though they remain significantly higher than the historical high seen in June 2022. Diesel prices have seen a slight increase, reaching $3.60 per gallon. Meanwhile, fluctuations in gas prices across Georgia vary greatly among different metro areas, influenced by several market factors and geopolitical tensions.
Atlanta – Gas prices in the Atlanta metro area have seen a slight decrease, with current prices averaging $2.92 per gallon. This marks a decrease of one cent or 0.4% from the previous week, while the average price across Georgia stands at $2.91 per gallon.
Even with this recent drop, drivers in the Atlanta area are still facing prices that are significantly higher than last year. In comparison to the same period last year, gas prices have decreased by 50 cents, which is a notable 14.5% drop. However, despite the decline compared to last year, current prices are still fairly elevated when viewed against the historical high of $4.55 recorded on June 15, 2022.
Current and Historical Diesel Prices
In addition to the changes in gasoline, diesel prices in Atlanta have shown a slight increase, reaching $3.60 per gallon, which is a rise of one cent or 0.2% from the previous week. Compared to last year, diesel prices have decreased by 28 cents, a 7.3% reduction, down from a high of $5.55 on June 15, 2022.
Comparative Gas Prices Across the Nation
While Atlanta drivers are experiencing slight price adjustments, the national average for gasoline currently stands at $3.18 per gallon, having risen by 9.7 cents over the last week. When compared to a year ago, the national average has dropped by 23.3 cents per gallon. Diesel prices nationally are also on the rise, currently averaging $3.649 per gallon, up 16.1 cents since last week.
Metro Areas with Varying Prices
Within Georgia, some metropolitan areas have reported varying gas prices. The cheapest gas is found in Augusta-Aiken at $2.89, while Rome and the Catoosa-Dade-Walker area offer prices at $2.86 and $2.84 respectively. Conversely, cities like Savannah have the highest gas prices in the state at $3.03, followed by Brunswick at $2.98 and Athens at $2.97.
Background Factors Influencing Prices
Several key factors have contributed to the fluctuations in gas prices, including elevated oil prices, inflation, supply-chain disruptions, and recent gas tax increases. With the ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict between Israel and Iran, experts are cautious, suggesting potential instability in future pricing. Predictions indicate that gasoline prices may rise by 7 to 15 cents and diesel prices could increase by 10 to 20 cents in the approaching weeks.
In light of the uncertain pricing trends, drivers are encouraged to adopt fuel-saving practices in order to mitigate the impact of the projected increases. As prices remain volatile, staying informed about local gas prices can help consumers make better decisions regarding their fuel purchases.
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- WGAU Radio: Gas Prices in Atlanta
- Google Search: Atlanta gas prices
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Gas Prices Rise
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gas Prices
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- Atlanta News First: Rising Gas Prices
- 11 Alive: Georgia Gas Price Averages
- Google Search: Impact of Gas Prices
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