Peachtree Corners Gas Gauge: July 4th Prices Lowest Since 2010

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Georgia motorists saw the cheapest Independence Day weekend gas prices since 2010, according to the weekly fuel briefing from AAA.

The average price per gallon of unleaded gasoline was $2.66 during the three-day weekend, the lowest since 2010 ($2.62) and significantly less than last year’s average of $3.57. The average also was a half-cent cheaper than the previous week.

The AAA said holiday auto travel was forecast to be the busiest on record in the U.S.

“Low gas prices were a major driver in the rise in auto travelers this year,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. “However, Americans have grown cautious about rising gas prices during recent months and worry they would be again be paying $3 a gallon soon. Fortunately, gas prices peaked last month and have been on a slow and relatively steady downturn during the past 20 days, which is even more incentive for Americans to take a road trip this summer.”

Web Tools from AAA

• Daily Gas Prices
• Fuel Price Finder
• Top Ways to Save Money on Gas

Fuel demand is likely to be a key factor in whether gas prices drop or increase this summer. It can be relatively common for gas prices to increase in July as more Americans take long, summer road trips.

“The national average price of gas is likely to remain less than $3 per gallon this year,” Jenkins said. “Gas prices this month should drop or at least remain relatively flat in the near term as gasoline production increases to take advantage of high profit margins. Oil prices similarly should remain near current levels given that domestic, commercial supplies are about 19 percent higher than a year ago. Nevertheless, factors such as strong summertime demand or other unexpected events could send gas prices higher.”

The lowest price reported Monday in the Peachtree Corners area on AtlantaGasPrice.com was $2.58.

You also can use our Mapquest gas tool below to find the best price in town.

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