“This is a reminder to drivers that we are experiencing a seasonal impact, transitioning from winter gas to the spring mixture, igniting the inevitable rise in prices, as the summer-grade fuel demands a heftier manufacturing cost,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “Good news for Georgians is that we saw a modest dip at the pumps; however, we can’t predict that there won’t be higher gas prices this week.”

Nationally:

Steady at the Pump: Gas Prices Hit Cruise Control

Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by 1 cent to $3.14 (subject to change overnight). This suggests that most drivers saw few changes at the pump this past week. According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased from 8.57 million barrels a day last week to 8.23. Total domestic gasoline supply dropped from 248.1 million barrels to 247.9. Gasoline production also declined last week, averaging 9.2 million barrels per day.

Oil Market Dynamics

At the close of last Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI increased 40 cents to settle at $72.25 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 4.6 million barrels from the previous week. At 432.5 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 3% below the five-year average for this time of year.

Electric:

Meanwhile, today’s national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station remained at 34 cents.  Drivers can find electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.

Regional Prices:

The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Athens ($3.04), Atlanta ($3.03), and Gainesville ($3.00).

The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Albany ($2.90), Warner Robins ($2.88), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.80).

Current and Past Price Averages (Regular Unleaded Gasoline)

AAA encourages drivers to use the money-saving gas tips listed below.

Money-Saving Tips for Drivers

• Shop around for gas prices. Drivers can check area gas prices on the Fuel Price Finder.

• Consider paying in cash instead of using a credit card. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who use a credit card.

• Enroll in fuel savings programs.

• Maintain your vehicle to ensure the best fuel economy. Find a trusted automotive facility at AAA.com/Auto Repair.

• Combine errands to limit driving time.

• Slow down. Fuel economy diminishes significantly at highway speeds above 50 mph. Drive conservatively and avoid aggressive driving. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduce fuel economy.