Fill up and save. Here are the best places to get gas in Columbus right now.

Filling up your vehicle today will likely save you money later — the latest report from GasBuddy states gas prices may soon rise again.

“Wholesale gasoline prices having bounced back up some 40 cents per gallon as oil prices have rebounded,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “That means the decline in average prices could wrap up soon.”

Currently, the national average is $3.92 and the state average in Georgia is $3.45, according to AAA.

The most expensive places to get gas in Georgia:

• Savannah: $3.58

• Hinesville-Fort Stewart: $3.57

• Atlanta: $3.51

• Brunswick: $3.43

• Macon: $3.43

However, there’s no need to fret, we’ve got some good news.

Prices here in Columbus are lower than most of the state.

Here are the cheapest places to fill up your tank in Columbus:

• Good Times Grocery at 7601 River Road: $3.17

• Sam’s Club at 5448 Whittlesey Blvd.: $3.19

• Murphy USA at 6469 Gateway Road: $3.22

• Walmart at 3515 Victory Dr.: $3.22

• Liberty at 4206 Victory Dr.: $3.22

This story was originally published August 19, 2022 at 7:20 PM.

Chelsea Madden

The Telegraph

Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.