Georgia drivers are paying $3.65 per gallon for regular gas as of Sunday, down 8 cents from a week ago and 51 cents from a month ago.
What’s happening: Three things are pushing prices lower: the state gas tax is suspended, gas stations have switched to cheaper winter-blend fuel, and fewer people are driving for seasonal travel. A full 15-gallon tank now costs about $54.75 in Georgia.
The national picture: The U.S. average slipped 1 cent this week to $4.28 per gallon. October is on track to be the most expensive October ever recorded for the national average, following record-setting prices in August and September. Georgia’s all-time high was $4.49, set June 15, 2022. The national record was $5.01, set June 14, 2022…