Gas prices are on the decline in Georgia. Travel experts say that could mean more people will opt for road trips this Memorial Day Weekend.
The average price for a gallon of gas in Georgia has fallen seven cents in the last week. Drivers are paying about three dollars and forty-three cents for a gallon of regular, according to Triple A. Spokesperson Jessica Brady says prices will likely continue to drop throughout the holiday weekend.
“There’s a lot of bearish pressure right now on the market, pushing prices down,” Brady says, “And right now in Georgia, residents are paying almost 40 cents less than they were this time last year.”
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