Prices at the pump in metro Atlanta and across Georgia have soared since the start of the war with Iran at the end of February.
The United States is a top producer of oil and has reduced its dependence on Middle Eastern oil over the years. Still, the Persian Gulf region is a major producer for the globe, and the turmoil has sent crude prices soaring.
The conflict largely shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a geographical chokepoint that connects the Gulf region to the rest of the world.
On March 20, Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a 60-day suspension of the state’s gas tax.
Oil prices declined April 8 after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Here’s the latest on average fuel prices per gallon, according to AAA.
Editor’s note: Prices are rounded.
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