Georgia motorists are finding some of the most expensive gas prices in five months. The state average of $2.50 is the highest since October. Pump prices have steadily climbed for the past 11 days, rising a total of 11 cents.

The most expensive gas price averages in Georgia are in Savannah ($2.54), Brunswick ($2.54), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($2.53), and Atlanta ($2.51)

The least expensive gas price averages in Georgia are in Dalton ($2.43), Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.43), and Warner Robins ($2.44)

"Gasoline demand has been very strong the past few weeks, as Americans travel for spring break," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "This robust gasoline demand, coupled with lower supply levels, are setting the stage for rising prices in the coming weeks."

Crude oil prices rose $3.82 per barrel last week. Friday's settlement of $65.88 is the highest daily settlement since January 26.

Gasoline futures prices rose 11 cents last week. exceeding $2 for the first time since Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast last August.

Wholesale gasoline prices rose 9 cents last week, returning to levels not seen since January.

Average Gas Price in March

                   2014    2015    2016    2017    2018
National    $3.51    $2.43    $1.93    $2.30    $2.55
Florida    $3.53    $2.46    $1.96    $2.29    $2.53
Georgia    $3.35    $2.26    $1.87    $2.18    $2.43
Tennessee    $3.26    $2.18    $1.75    $2.05    $2.33

Highs and Lows of 2018

National: the highest average price for gasoline was $2.67 on February 6; the lowest was $2.49 on January 3.

Florida: the highest average price in was $2.68 on February 8; the lowest was $2.44 on January 2.

Georgia: the highest average price is $2.50; the lowest was $2.35 on January 2.

Tennessee: the highest average price was $2.41 on February 7; the lowest was $2.26 on January 1.