ATLANTA — Gas prices in Georgia are down ahead of Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta, according to AAA.
Drivers across Georgia are now paying an average of $2.17 per gallon. Sunday’s state average is 6 cents more than a month ago, yet 31 cents less than this time last year. The current price has leveled off after rising 7 cents last week.
“Gas prices are slipping lower, due to an oversupply of gasoline,” said AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins. “Gasoline supplies are at record highs, according to the EIA. That’s because refineries have been running hard to meet seasonal demand for both heating oil and exports … state averages could drop another 3 to 5 cents in the next 7 to 10 days as a result.”
Most expensive gas averages, according to AAA:
- Atlanta: $2.21
- Hinesville-Fort Stewart: $2.19
- Brunswick: $2.18
Least expensive gas price averages, according to AAA:
- Warner Robins: $2.06
- Catoosa-Dade-Walker: $2.08
- Columbus: $2.09
Check out top 10 lowest gas prices at gas stations in Georgia on GasBuddy.com.
The national price averages for gas rose 3 cents last week, but prices are now moving lower, according to AAA. Americans are saving about $5 on filling a 15-gallon tank of gas, compared to what they paid a year ago.
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