Cumming Gas Prices: Expect Increases to Continue

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By Scott Bernarde

After months of daily declines, gas prices are streaking in the other direction, the AAA said in its weekly fuel price briefing.

As of Sunday, gas prices jumped another 5 cents during the previous week in Georgia, up to an average of $2.23 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. The average was $2.00 a month ago and $3.28 one year ago.

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Nationally, the average jumped 4 cents ($2.29), and by Sunday prices had increased 27 straight days, the longest streak of increases in more than a year, the AAA said.

“It’s common this time of year to see an increase at the pump,” said Josh Carrasco, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Refineries are conducting their annual spring maintenance, which causes prices to rise due to tightening of supply.”

Gas prices normally rise between 30-50 cents during the spring as refineries conduct seasonal maintenance on their equipment in order to prepare to switch from winter-blend to summer-blend fuel, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency.

“The decline in gas prices we saw earlier in the year was great for consumers, but couldn’t last forever,” said Carrasco. “While recent increases could create concern, motorists should be relieved to know that gas prices are still more than $1 cheaper than this time last year”

The lowest reported prices Monday morning in Cumming, according to AtlantaGasPrices.com:

• Chevron, 554 Atlanta Rd, $2.09
• Costco, 1211 Bald Ridge Marina Rd & Market Place Blvd, $2.12
• BJ’s, 1725 Market Place Blvd, $2.12
• Valero, 428 Atlanta Rd & Buford Dam Rd, $2.12

Also, you also can use our Mapquest gas tool below to find the best price in town.

Note: The map below uses the location tied to your internet service provider. If the map is not local, type your ZIP code or town and state in the search box and press return.