Georgia drivers are seeing a noticeable increase at the gas pump this week as rising crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to push fuel costs higher across the state.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia now stands at $3.77, an increase of 20 cents from last week, 9 cents higher than a month ago and 87 cents more than this time last year. Filling a standard 15-gallon tank now costs drivers about $56.55.
AAA says higher crude oil prices, fueled in part by concerns over instability in the Strait of Hormuz, combined with strong summer travel demand, are continuing to place upward pressure on fuel prices…