ECONOMY

State and Local Gas Averages Move with National Trends

PUBLISHED Jan 19, 2026, 7:21 AM ET

Read, Watch or Listen

State and Local Gas Averages Move with National Trends

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 9

Center 100%

Sources: 9

United States. Local and state fuel averages shifted this week as national gasoline prices rose slightly while several states reported lower or steady pump costs. AAA and GasBuddy reported statewide changes Monday: Georgia fell to $2.64 per gallon, South Carolina held near $2.47, Michigan rose to about $2.96, and Peoria averaged $2.85. Analysts attributed movements to crude oil price shifts toward $60 per barrel, winter-blend supplies, refinery issues and local supply differences. Drivers saw mixed weekly changes compared with last month and last year. Price impacts varied across metropolitan and rural markets. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Adyan K. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Several weeks of national gasoline declines culminated in a seven-week downtrend.
Crude oil prices recovered toward $60 per barrel, influencing wholesale fuel costs.
This week, GasBuddy and AAA released Monday reports showing mixed state-level changes.
Georgia and South Carolina reported lower averages while Michigan and Peoria recorded increases.
Station-level price ranges and cash-discounted offers produced local variation across markets.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 9
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9

Who Benefited

Drivers in Georgia and South Carolina experienced lower statewide averages, reducing typical fill-up costs and delivering measurable short-term savings for local motorists.

Who Impacted

Motorists in areas that followed the national uptick, including parts of Michigan and Peoria, paid higher weekly gas prices, increasing household fuel expenses compared with recent weeks.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 9
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Drivers in Georgia and South Carolina experienced lower statewide averages, reducing typical fill-up costs and delivering measurable short-term savings for local motorists.

Who Impacted

Motorists in areas that followed the national uptick, including parts of Michigan and Peoria, paid higher weekly gas prices, increasing household fuel expenses compared with recent weeks.