Overview

• GasBuddy projects a national Labor Day average of $3.15 per gallon, down from $3.29 in 2024 and the lowest since 2020.
• As of August 25, AAA reports Georgia averages of $2.895 for regular, $3.348 for mid-grade, $3.743 for premium and $3.553 for diesel.
• GasBuddy did not provide a Georgia-specific holiday forecast, but Georgia historically runs below the national average, suggesting many drivers could pay near or under $3.
• Recent Labor Day national averages were $2.22 in 2020, $3.16 in 2021, $3.79 in 2022 and $3.77 in 2023, according to the reported figures.
• Drivers are urged to shop around using price-finding apps, as localized refinery outages and other short-term factors have pushed prices higher in parts of the country.