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Gas Prices Expected to Remain Stable Over Memorial Day Weekend

A AAA spokeswoman said drivers shouldn't see spikes in prices at the pumps β€” find out the cheapest places to fill up in Athens.

Some good news for Athens residents who plan to travel this Memorial Day weekend β€” according to AAA,Β The Auto Club Group, drivers shouldn't see increases in gas prices.Β 

β€œPeople who plan to enjoy Memorial Day weekend will likely see stable prices at the pump and shouldn’t expect prices to spike, barring any unforeseen events that endanger fuel supplies," Jessica Brady, AAA spokeswoman, said in a news release. β€œAlthough gas prices are nearing year-ago levels, they are not expected to deter holiday travelers from enjoying the three-day weekend.”

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According to AAA, theΒ average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia was $3.45 going into this week, up just a cent from $3.44 the previous week. The national averageΒ priceΒ of regular unleaded gasoline was $3.65, up from $3.58.

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