Gas prices in Georgia increase ahead of Fourth of July WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

ATLANTA — Gas prices in Georgia have ticked up ahead of the Fourth of July later this week.

As of Monday, Georgians are paying an average of $3.31 per gallon of regular, unleaded gas, according to data from AAA.

Monday’s state average is five cents more than a week ago and nine cents more than this time last year.

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On average, it costs drivers $49.65 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline.

“The summer season has officially ignited, and just like the mercury rising in the thermometer, gas prices are increasing too,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “The increase in crude oil prices continues to be the major culprit for the escalation at the pump. Over 2 million Georgians are anticipated to hit the road for the July 4th holiday. Increased demand may also influence an uptick in prices this week.”

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