Gas prices a third higher than last summer

According to the Consumer Price Index, national gasoline average prices dropped by 6.8 percent in June compared to the same month last year.

Yet even after two straight months with prices falling at the pump, gasoline is still costing consumers 36 percent more than it did at this time a year ago. And while it’s costing less of late to gas up vehicles at the local filling station, prices for such staples as food, clothing and cars continues to climb according to this report today from CNNMoney.

So where are the cheapest gas prices in the area. According to www.GasBuddy.com, the cheapest Smyrna prices are here and the cheapest Vinings prices are here.

These were compiled within the last 24 hours. If you see something cheaper, please share with your fellow readers in the comments section.

And don’t forget about Georgia’s Clean Air Campaign Cash for Commuters Program that gives participating commuters $3 a day for each day they carpool, ride transit, telework, bicycle or walk to work up to $100 over an assigned 90-day period. For more details, visit the Clean Air Campaign website.