Georgia Gas Falls to $3.58, Still Up 80 Cents

Drivers filling a 15-gallon tank at the state average now pay about $53.70, while public EV charging averages 41 cents per kilowatt hour.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

Photograph of a bare steel fuel dispenser and hanging hose beside an empty rural highway lined with pine trees under overcast daylight. — Georgia's statewide average gas price fell 7 cents over the past week to $3.58 a gallon, still 80 cents higher than a year ago, according to AAA. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Georgia's statewide average price for regular gasoline fell 7 cents over the past week to $3.58 a gallon, according to AAA. The drop comes as the national average also declined, making it relevant for Georgia drivers weighing fuel costs against electric vehicle charging.

Why it matters

Georgia's average is 59 cents below the national average but 80 cents higher than a year ago, so household fuel budgets remain under pressure. Crude oil above $100 a barrel and renewed global supply concerns could limit further savings at the pump.

Filling a standard 15-gallon tank at Georgia's average price costs about $53.70. Cobb County averaged $3.60 a gallon, Atlanta $3.61, Savannah $3.62, and Macon the state's highest metro average at $3.63, while Albany was lowest at $3.41.

The players

AAA

AAA is a membership organization whose daily fuel price tracking at GasPrices.AAA.com is a widely used reference for drivers comparing pump costs.

The details

AAA updates its fuel price averages daily at GasPrices.AAA.com, drawing on up to 130,000 stations surveyed through credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with OPIS and Wright Express. The report attributes the past week's decline to lower gasoline demand and production, alongside higher domestic gasoline supplies, based on EIA data. Crude oil prices, however, remained above $100 a barrel, which keeps upward pressure on pump prices. For Georgia drivers, the practical comparison is that commercial DC fast charging for electric vehicles averaged 41 cents per kilowatt hour statewide, close to the national average of 42 cents.

The past week saw Georgia and national gas prices decline.
Price averages in the report reflected Sunday's prices.
Coming weeks could see price declines slow due to global supply concerns.

The Home Front

Georgia's $3.58 average is 80 cents above last year's level, a sustained increase that has reshaped household transportation budgets across the state. Electric vehicle charging at 41 cents per kilowatt hour gives Georgia households a comparison point against the gasoline trend.

If you drive in Georgia, check AAA's daily averages at GasPrices.AAA.com against your own station before filling up, and budget roughly $53.70 for a full 15-gallon tank at the current state average. If you are considering an electric vehicle, compare your home electricity rate with the 41 cents per kilowatt hour public DC fast-charging average, and have any home charger installation handled by a licensed electrician.

The takeaway

Georgia's gasoline price drop is real but modest, and the state still sits 80 cents above last year's level. Keeping a running cost comparison between gasoline and electric charging will help you judge the next fill-up or charging decision.