Monday, October 20, 2025–10:40 a.m.
-AAA South-
Georgia drivers are pumping the brakes on rising costs as gas prices fall for the second week in a row. The state average is now 6 cents lower than last week, giving drivers some welcome relief at the pump. As of Monday, the statewide average stands at $2.81 per gallon, a figure that can fluctuate daily.
Compared to recent benchmarks:
- 11 cents lower than last month
- 10 cents lower than this time last year
For those filling up a standard 15-gallon tank, the cost now comes to approximately $42.15, almost $2.00 less than a year ago.
“Falling crude oil prices and lower demand are keeping downward pressure on gas prices,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA-The Auto Club Group. “While it’s unclear how long this trend will last, Georgians should take advantage of the savings and keep an eye on price changes in their area.”
Local averages on Monday, according to AAA, were $2.69 in Floyd County, $2.71 in Gordon County, $2.72 in Bartow County, $2.75 in Chattooga County, and $2.78 in Polk County.
Nationally Gas Prices Slide Toward $3 Mark
The national average for regular gasoline has dipped to $3.03, down 5 cents from the previous week. This decline is fueled by softer crude oil prices, a seasonal drop in demand, and the rollout of more affordable winter-blend fuel. With minimal storm activity in the tropics, prices could continue to slide, a welcome shift for drivers as colder weather approaches.
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand declined from 8.91 million barrels per day to 8.45 million. Domestic supply also edged down slightly, slipping from 219.1 million barrels to 218.8 million. Meanwhile, gasoline production averaged 9.4 million barrels per day last week, marking a modest decrease.