Gas Prices in Athens, GA Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.77

Average Regular Unleaded — Athens, Georgia

Current Gas Prices in Athens

The average cost to fill up in Athens, Georgia is $$2.77 per gallon for regular gas right now. Compared to the national average, Athens drivers are paying $1.22 below the national average, reflecting local market dynamics.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.7787 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.2089 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.4691-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.75N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Athens Average
$2.77
Regular Unleaded
Georgia State Average
$2.83
$0.06 below the Georgia average
National Average
$3.99
$1.22 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Athens

The Athens fuel market reflects Georgia's broader pricing environment while adding local demand characteristics. With a growing population and rising commuter traffic, demand pressure in Athens is steady. Warehouse club stations and discount brands regularly beat street prices by 10-20 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.62
Speedway
$2.74
Circle K
$2.75
Sunoco
$2.78
Marathon
$2.79
BP
$2.81
Mobil
$2.82
Exxon
$2.83
Shell
$2.85
Chevron
$2.87

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Gainesville$2.85Johns Creek$2.86Roswell$3.06Atlanta$2.82Milledgeville$2.92Marietta$3.00Kennesaw$2.97Macon$2.83Douglasville$2.72Peachtree City$2.76
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Frequently Asked Questions

Each gallon of gas in Athens, Georgia includes 18.4 cents in federal excise tax plus {tax} cents in Georgia state fuel tax — a combined {totalTax} cents per gallon. On a 15-gallon fill-up, you pay ${taxTotal} in fuel taxes alone.
Today's average gas price in Athens is $$2.77 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Athens is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Athens.
Athens's current average of $$2.77 compares to the Georgia statewide average of $$2.83. Athens is $0.06 below the Georgia average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Athens typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.

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