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- Article from Black Voices reports on recent changes in Atlanta gas prices and regional comparisons.
- It summarizes both short-term weekly movement and longer-term year-over-year trends for gasoline and diesel in Atlanta.
- The piece compares Georgia averages and situates Atlanta within national metro rankings for fuel cost.
- Lists most expensive metros, featuring San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles and Lihue (Kauai) among the top markets.
- Accompanying images and regional snapshots highlight San Francisco, Salinas, and Bakersfield fuel conditions visually.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Atlanta, GA metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 10.
Atlanta by the numbers
– Gas current price: $3.83
— Georgia average: $3.76
– Week change: -$0.08 (-2.1%)
– Year change: +$0.91 (+31.3%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22)
– Diesel current price: $5.33
– Week change: +$0.05 (+1.0%)
– Year change: +$1.73 (+48.2%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.55 (6/15/22)
Metros with the least expensive gas
#1. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX: $3.17
#2. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX: $3.22
#3. Clarksville, IN: $3.25
Read on to see which metros have the most expensive gas prices.
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#5. Bakersfield, CA
– Regular gas price: $5.70
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#4. San Francisco, CA
– Regular gas price: $5.72
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#3. Salinas, CA
– Regular gas price: $5.72
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#2. Lihue (Kauai), HI
– Regular gas price: $5.81
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#1. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA
– Regular gas price: $5.86
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