Gas prices in Athens
Gas prices in AthensDaily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Athens area of Georgia.
Regular
$3.89
per gallon · €0.90/L
Midgrade
$4.31
per gallon · €1.00/L
Premium
$4.70
per gallon · €1.09/L
Diesel
$5.25
per gallon · €1.22/L
▲ 3.9% vs last week ($3.74)▲ 32.9% vs a year ago ($2.93)
Nearest Georgia metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Athens in Georgia, so you can see whether paying $3.89 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Aiken (GA only) | $3.82 | −$0.07 |
| Warner Robins | $3.88 | −$0.01 |
| Savannah | $3.88 | −$0.01 |
| Columbus (GA only) | $3.88 | −$0.01 |
| Athens | $3.89 | — |
| Brunswick | $3.91 | +$0.02 |
| Albany | $3.91 | +$0.02 |
| Macon | $3.93 | +$0.05 |
| Hinesville-Fort Stewart | $3.95 | +$0.06 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Athens right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.89 per gallon across Athens today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $4.31, premium $4.70 and diesel $5.25.
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 32.9% higher than this time last year ($2.93/gal then, $3.89 now).