Gas Prices Continue to Rise Across State, Rabun County Below State Average

Rabun County gas prices are now considerably lower than the state average.

According to updated data from AAA, a gallon of regular unleaded in Rabun county is $3.198 on average, compared to $3.274 for the state average.

In Habersham County, a gallon of regular unleaded is on average $3.209 per gallon.

From AAA- “Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 4 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents more than last month, and 96 cents more than this time last year.

It costs motorists $48.60 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline.

‘Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine continues to influence higher crude oil prices,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “Higher oil prices will likely lead to higher pump prices for Georgia drivers. The national average for a gallon of gas has risen to $3.43, seven cents more than a week ago.'”