Georgia and Fayette's gas prices keep soaring through the roof.

According to AAA Auto Club South's March report, prices have jumped another 15 cents a gallon since last month.

Self-serve unleaded is now averaging $1.38 a gallon.

“Increases in the cost of crude oil directly affect all petroleum fuel prices. The major reason the nation as a whole is paying more for fuel today is because world crude oil prices rose from about $11 per barrel early in 1999 to more than $30 per barrel in early 2000,” said Yoli Buss, director of traffic safety for AAA South.

“This was the direct result of an agreement between OPEC and a few other major oil producers to restrict crude oil production,” she added.

Since last March, consumers are paying an average of 55 cents more for a gallon of unleaded gas. last march, the average price was 83 cents a gallon.

Back to Business Home Page | Back to the top of the page