Price of gas continues to rise in Georgia

The average price of gas in Georgia continues to rise.

According to AAA-The Auto Club Group, Georgians pay an average of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, the same price as a month ago, and 2 cents more than last year.

“Georgians may have noticed a slight bump in gas prices since Governor [Brian] Kemp brought back the state’s gas tax,” Montrae Waiters, an AAA spokeswoman, said in a statement. “But don’t worry, things may be improving. We’re expecting prices to dip soon, thanks to the usual drop in demand around this time of year and a switch to the cheaper winter fuel mix.”