As gas prices continue to drop across the state, for the second week in a row Gainesville was listed as one of the top three cities statewide with some of the cheapest gas. According to the Monday morning fuel report released by AAA, the state average is still the cheapest in the country at $3.12, while Gainesville’s average is $3.00.
That new gas price average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 7 cents less than a month ago and 13 cents less than this time last year.
“Georgia drivers continue to see savings at the pump,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “Suspension of the state gas tax of 29.1 cents per gallon and low demand are the top factors contributing to low gas prices in the state.”
Even though gas prices in Georgia keep dropping, the national average increased this week by four cents to $3.80. According to the Energy Information Administration, those prices could continue to rise if we continue to see tighter supply and fluctuating oil prices. Both of those factors are putting pressure on gasoline prices.
