Gas Prices in Atlanta by Year, 1978–2026
A gallon of regular gas in the Atlanta area cost $0.646 in January 1978 and $3.83 in Aug 2026, up 492%. Overall U.S. prices rose 436% over the same time, so it got more expensive even after inflation.
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Atlanta U.S. average
Gas price history in Atlanta
Atlanta area, per gallon. "In Aug 2026 dollars" adjusts each price for inflation with the national CPI.
| Year | Atlanta | In Aug 2026 dollars | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $3.83 | $3.83 | $4.20 Aug 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | $2.68 | $2.76 | $2.96 |
| Jan 2025 | $2.95 | $3.11 | $3.21 |
| Jan 2024 | $2.98 | $3.23 | $3.22 |
| Jan 2023 | $3.08 | $3.44 | $3.45 |
| Jan 2022 | $3.15 | $3.76 | $3.41 |
| Jan 2021 | $2.13 | $2.73 | $2.33 |
| Jan 2020 | $2.33 | $3.02 | $2.57 |
| Jan 2019 | $2.08 | $2.76 | $2.29 |
| Jan 2018 | $2.38 | $3.21 | $2.54 |
| Jan 2017 | $2.21 | $3.04 | $2.35 |
| Jan 2016 | $1.77 | $2.51 | $1.97 |
| Jan 2015 | $2.04 | $2.92 | $2.11 |
| Jan 2014 | $3.18 | $4.56 | $3.32 |
| Jan 2013 | $3.25 | $4.73 | $3.35 |
| Jan 2012 | $3.34 | $4.94 | $3.40 |
| Jan 2011 | $2.97 | $4.52 | $3.09 |
| Jan 2010 | $2.60 | $4.02 | $2.73 |
| Jan 2009 | $1.63 | $2.59 | $1.79 |
| Jan 2008 | $2.99 | $4.74 | $3.05 |
| Jan 2007 | $2.07 | $3.43 | $2.27 |
| Jan 2006 | $2.23 | $3.77 | $2.32 |
| Jan 2005 | $1.69 | $2.97 | $1.82 |
| Jan 2004 | $1.46 | $2.64 | $1.59 |
| Jan 2003 | $1.32 | $2.43 | $1.47 |
| Jan 2002 | $0.958 | $1.81 | $1.14 |
| Jan 2001 | $1.28 | $2.44 | $1.47 |
| Jan 2000 | $1.15 | $2.28 | $1.30 |
| Jan 1999 | $0.814 | $1.66 | $0.972 |
| Jan 1998 | $0.925 | $1.92 | $1.13 |
| Jan 1986 | $1.19 | $3.65 | $1.19 |
| Jan 1985 | $1.13 | $3.59 | $1.15 |
| Jan 1984 | $1.22 | $4.00 | $1.22 |
| Jan 1983 | $1.22 | $4.19 | $1.23 |
| Jan 1982 | $1.39 | $4.92 | $1.36 |
| Jan 1981 | $1.31 | $5.04 | $1.30 |
| Jan 1980 | $1.13 | $4.85 | $1.13 |
| Jan 1979 | $0.710 | $3.48 | $0.716 |
| Jan 1978 | $0.646 | $3.46 | $0.648 |
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Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APUS35C74714 (via FRED). Prices are January averages for urban areas; the newest row is the latest month published. Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U, all items (FRED CPIAUCNS).
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