ATLANTA — The pain at the pump continues for Georgia drivers -- and it isn't going to get better any time soon.
According to AAA, the average cost for a regular gallon of gas went up six cents overnight -- to a new record of $4.33. The previous record was $4.29.
With Georgia's gas tax suspended, drivers are still paying much less than the rest of the country.
Nationally, the average increased over the weekend to $4.91 for a gallon of regular gas.
AAA said to shop around for gas and pay in cash to save money. Joining a fuel rewards program can also help out.
To save fuel, AAA left these tips:
- Maintain your vehicle to ensure optimal fuel economy.
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Slow down. The fuel economy diminishes significantly at highway speeds above 50 mph.
- Drive conservatively and avoid aggressive driving. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduce fuel economy.
Keep up with the current gas prices any time on 11Alive, powered by Gas Buddy; AAA also tracks the gas prices in the nation on their website and through their app.