Gas Prices Soar to New Heights Amid Middle East Tensions
Rising crude oil prices are driving up gas costs across Georgia and the nation amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East. Montrae Waiters, a spokeswoman for AAA, The Auto Club Group, noted that what drivers pay at the pump is still closely tied to crude oil prices.
According to recent benchmarks from AAA, gas prices are currently 15 cents higher than last week and 31 cents higher than last month. Compared to this time last year, they're $1.01 higher.
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rose to $4.11 this week, with most states now averaging $4 or more per gallon. The highest prices are found in metro markets such as Brunswick ($3.97), Atlanta ($3.95), and Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($3.94).
Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.