The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Georgia and in Gainesville each increased 26 cents over the past week, according to AAA. It’s now $4.05 and $4.12, respectively.
The national average increased 25 cents for the second week in a row and is now $4.55.
While crude oil prices dipped below $100 per barrel amid ongoing negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, gasoline prices continue to face upward pressure from global supply concerns, a AAA spokesman said.
The national average is