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AAA: Georgia gas prices up 21-cents a gallon following Colonial Pipeline problem

By AccessWDUN Staff
Posted 7:25AM on Monday 17th May 2021 ( 3 years ago )

Georgia gas stations are still recovering from surging demand last week following the interruption in service to the Colonial Pipeline. According to the weekly report from AAA-The Auto Club South, gasoline sales were reportedly two to three times stronger than normal as drivers lined up at pumps to top off their tanks.

The increased demand and lower supply level caused a  sharp increase at Georgia gas pumps, and Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. The average price is 21-cents more than a week ago, 26-cents more than last month and $1.30 more than this time last year.

It now costs motorists $44.40 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline; that's $7.50 more than what motorists paid in January of 2020 when pump prices hit their peak of $2.46 per gallon.

"The restart of the pipeline last Wednesday was very positive news for motorists,” said AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters'. “While the impact was not seen immediately, Georgians can expect to see a few more days of limited fuel supply but can rest assured that relief is coming.”

AAA urges Georgians to keep these tips in mind to conserve fuel:

REGIONAL PRICES

Gasoline supplies continue to be limited at many filling stations across the state.

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