Gas prices in Georgia have risen again after several weeks of relief.
As of Monday, the average price of gasoline in Georgia was $2.93 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, according to AAA data.
This average price in Georgia is 23 cents more than a week ago. On average, it costs drivers in Georgia $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline.
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This price increase coincides with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp ending the gas tax suspension on Wednesday.
Kemp initially suspended the state’s gas tax when he declared a state of emergency after Hurricane Helene passed through the state.
As of Monday, the most expensive metro markets in Georgia are Savannah ($3.05), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($3.01) and Brunswick ($3.00), while the least expensive metro markets in Georgia are Augusta-Aiken ($2.88), Dalton ( $2.87). and Gainesville ($2.86).
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