July 19, 2021–6:10 p.m.
AAA SOUTH
Peak summer driving season is in full swing as Americans hit the road and gas prices are not backing down.
Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
Monday’s state average is 4 cents more than a week ago, 7 cents more than last month, and 96 cents more than this time last year.
Local averages on Monday were $2.91 in Floyd County, $2.95 in Gordon County, $2.99 in Bartow County, $2.85 in Chattooga County, and $2.92 in Polk County.