Gasoline prices are still falling across metro Atlanta. Last week, they dropped 4.1 cents per gallon, averaging at $2.05 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.com.
Nationally, gas prices have fallen 3.0 cents per gallon last week, with a national average of $2.22 per gallon, the report found.
"After a brief hiccup that saw the nation's average gas price rise for two days last week, the overall trend remains in favor of lower gas prices, even as oil prices have rallied. The window for cheap gas prices continues to close, however, and by mid-February will likely be completely closed- so do take advantage of the low prices while they last," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "While 11 states are seeing their statewide average under $2 per gallon, nearly half of the nation's gas stations are selling under $2 per gallon. In fact, while the average price remains higher, the median gas price in the U.S. sits at $2.07 per gallon - much of which can be blamed on much higher gas prices on the West Coast - where more relief in the form of lower prices can be expected."
CURRENT GAS CLIMATE IN AREAS NEAR ATLANTA
- Georgia: $2.02 per gallon, down 3.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.05 gallon.
- Chattanooga: $1.79 per gallon, down 2.1 cents per gallon from last week's $1.81 per gallon.
- Macon: $1.97 per gallon, down 2.2 cents per gallon from last week's $1.99 per gallon.
Source: GasBuddy.com