The auto club AAA reports that gas prices continue to climb in several southern states after a pipeline leak in Alabama slowed the flow of fuel across the South.
AAA reports that in Georgia, Tuesday's average price for regular gas rose nearly 5 cents since Monday, to an average $2.36 statewide - up nearly 27 cents over the past week. The price has climbed nearly 7 cents since Monday in the Macon and Augusta areas.
South Carolina saw an average price rise of nearly 4 cents from Monday to Tuesday - up nearly 18 cents from a week ago. The Columbia, South Carolina area saw prices rise about 6 cents since Monday.
AAA reports Tuesday that Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia also saw prices climb since Monday.
Monday morning Gov. Deal issued an executive order prohibiting price gouging.
Photos | Gas pipeline leak in Alabama
Photos | Gas pipeline leak in Alabama
