Gas prices in Athens
Gas prices in AthensDaily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Athens area of Georgia.
Regular
$3.97
per gallon · €0.90/L
Midgrade
$4.42
per gallon · €1.01/L
Premium
$4.84
per gallon · €1.10/L
Diesel
$5.96
per gallon · €1.36/L
up vs last week 2.5% vs last week ($3.87) up vs a year ago 37.8% vs a year ago ($2.88)
Nearest Georgia metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Athens in Georgia, so you can see whether paying $3.97 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | $3.95 | −$0.02 |
| Augusta-Aiken (GA only) | $3.95 | −$0.02 |
| Columbus (GA only) | $3.95 | −$0.02 |
| Warner Robins | $3.97 | −$0.01 |
| Athens | $3.97 | — |
| Gainesville | $3.97 | +$0.00 |
| Valdosta | $3.98 | +$0.00 |
| Brunswick | $3.98 | +$0.01 |
| Atlanta | $3.99 | +$0.02 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Athens right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.97 per gallon across Athens today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $4.42, premium $4.84 and diesel $5.96.
Is gas cheaper in Athens than the rest of Georgia?
A Georgia state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Athens rank in Georgia?
Athens is the 8th cheapest of 15 Georgia metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Athens higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 37.8% higher than this time last year ($2.88/gal then, $3.97 now).