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Gas prices seeing an ‘upward trend’, says AAA
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The average price for regular gas is currently $3. 81 per gallon, although this is subject to change overnight.
Gas prices are experiencing an upward trend, according to AAA. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is contributing to the increase by adding pressure to global oil markets. The average price for regular gas is currently $3.81 per gallon, although this is subject to change overnight.
AAA officials suggest that drivers can take steps to offset higher fuel costs, such as combining errands and avoiding aggressive driving. The AAA Mobile App can also be used to find the lowest gas prices in a given area.
Further information and updates are available from AAA and the WSB-TV News app, which can be downloaded for alerts as news breaks.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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