The American Automobile Association (AAA) announced that Georgia drivers are paying an average of $2.66 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, down nearly 13% from last year’s national average and 46% from the 2022 high.
According to a January report by AAA, Georgia’s gas prices stand at $2.659 per gallon, marking a reduction of $0.409 or nearly 13% from the previous year’s national average of $3.068. The price is also down by $2.27 or 46% from the highest national average recorded in 2022, which was $4.929.
The Kobeissi Letter highlighted on social media that gas prices are at their lowest since 2021, with AAA reporting the current national average at $2.81 per gallon. This is a decrease of $0.25 or 8% from last year’s average and down by $2.12 or 43% from its peak in 2022 under President Biden’s administration. U.S. households are projected to save approximately $11 billion on gasoline in 2026 compared to 2025.
The Washington Examiner reported that during Biden’s presidency, gas prices reached the highest average on record for any U.S. president, peaking at a national average of $4.929 per gallon in June 2022. A report by The Heartland Institute found that after three years under Biden’s energy policies, gasoline prices increased by $0.97 per gallon, equating to a rise of 42%, with the average driver spending an additional $548 annually on fuel.
Founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1902 by nine independent motor clubs, AAA is a privately held not-for-profit national member association and service organization with over 60 million members across the United States and Canada. It provides automotive, travel, insurance, and financial services while advocating for safe mobility and improved road conditions.
