The average price of a gallon of gas in Hall County increased nine cents this week compared to last week and sits at $2.66. This follows a seven cent drop in price a week ago.
The state average is also up, but only a penny to $2.66, while the national average is down two cents to $2.79.
The new year began with the lowest national average in years at $2.81, says AAA. The last time the national average for a gallon of regular gas was this low was back in March of 2021.
Crude oil prices remain relatively unchanged from the end of 2025 and unaffected amid questions about Venezuela’s impact on the oil market.
Currently, the global oil supply is strong, as OPEC+, the coalition of oil-exporting countries, says it’s not planning any production hikes in the first quarter of 2026 due to lower demand.