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A gallon of gasoline continues to have a national average price above US $ 5. However, there are still about 30 states where you can buy it for less.
At the head of the cheapest is Georgia.
As of June 14, a gallon of gasoline in Georgia costs, on average, $4.49, according to figures from the American Automobile Association (AAA) that are updated daily.
Chattooga County has the cheapest average price in the state: a gallon sells for $4.30.
The 10 states with the cheapest gasoline
These are the 10 states where a gallon of regular gasoline is cheapest, according to AAA, with figures rounded to two decimal places.
As you can see, the difference between Georgia, the most affordable, and Kansas, the tenth cheapest, is less than twenty cents on average.
Georgia: $4.49
Mississippi: $4.53
Arkansas: $4.54
Louisiana: $4.56
South Carolina: $4.60
Alabama: $4.63
Tennessee: $4.64
Oklahoma: $4.66
North Carolina: $4.67
Kansas: $4.67
At the other end of the list are California —where a gallon far exceeds US$6—, Nevada and Alaska, the three states with the most expensive gasoline at the moment, according to the organization.
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A nationwide analysis shows that the most convenient states are now mostly in the Southeast, while the most expensive gasoline is in the West.
If you are planning a trip, the AAA has a calculator that allows you to know, based on the origin, destination and model of the car, how much you will spend on gasoline.
Comparing prices by state can help you if you plan to cross different territories and can choose the most convenient time to charge the vehicle.
The 10 states with the most expensive gasoline in the US
How to save on gasoline
In addition to analyzing the cost of gasoline in the different states, there are other tools to make the most of the money you spend on this item.
One option is to download apps like AAA Mobile, Gas Buddy, Gas Guru, Geico, and Waze, which may have information on the cheapest gas stations.
And, when choosing a gas station, "it's usually best not to use the stations along the interstate," Ellen Edmonds, AAA's public relations manager, recently advised in an interview with CNN Travel. These tend to have higher prices. due to convenience.
If you're running low on gas and stuck in an area with high prices, stop but don't fill up: you'll want to pump enough gas to safely reach an area where the price is lower, but no more.
Here, a guide with other tips to follow.
Where is the price of gasoline headed?
A gallon hit the $5 average for the first time over the weekend.
And the price increase is unlikely to stop there.
With the start of the summer travel season and Russian oil shipments cut off due to the war in Ukraine, oil prices are soaring on world markets.
The national average for gasoline in the US could be close to $6 by the end of this summer, according to Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at OPIS.
With information from Forrest Brown and Chris Isidore.
