Georgia drivers face pain at the pump as gas prices surge ahead of summer
Commuters across Georgia are feeling the squeeze this week as gasoline prices saw a dramatic spike, jumping nearly 30 cents per gallon in the last week.
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Commuters across Georgia are feeling the squeeze this week as gasoline prices saw a dramatic spike, jumping nearly 30 cents per gallon in the last week.
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Georgia is now more than $4, a price that the state hasn't seen in years.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Georgia drivers are now paying over 80 cents more for a gallon of gas than they did at this time last year.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Gas prices have remained steady over the last week, but that doesn't mean drivers aren't feeling the pain.
Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.
As families across metro Atlanta prepare to hit the road for spring break, the price of gas shows no signs of dropping.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Relief is on the way for Georgia drivers who have been feeling the pain at the gas pump.
A bill that would suspend Georgia's motor fuel tax for 60 days is now heading to Gov. Kemp's desk for his signature.
The Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amendment to House Bill 1199 that would suspend the state's motor fuel tax for 60 days. The measure now heads back to the Georgia State Senate for further consideration before it can reach Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
The climbing coast of diesel fuel could mean higher prices for metro Atlanta families already feeling the effects of inflation.
Gas prices have continued to rise as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted the flow of oil, and in Georgia, farmers are feeling the impact.
With regular gas climbing well above $3 per gallon and diesel even higher, many are reconsidering travel plans, while experts cite global tensions and increased seasonal demand.
Gas prices are climbing across the United States as rising tensions in the Middle East push oil prices to their highest levels in years.
Gas prices in Georgia rose nearly 20 cents overnight, and it is expected that costs will continue to go up.
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