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Monday, January 28, 2013  AAA has announced that due to optimism that both European and U.S. economies are improving, leading to a higher demand in fuel that in turn will lead to high prices at the pump.

Monday, January 21, 2013  AAA predicted a retreat of gas prices at the pump and their forecast is coming true.

Monday, January 14, 2013 

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Gas prices have started climbing before the start of the new year, leading to more consumer headaches.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Gas prices have fallen in the Southeastern United States another week, making it three in a row for the region according to AAA.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; AAA announced oil prices closed at $79.76 last week - the first time the price per barrel fell below $80.00 in ten months.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; According to AAA, gas prices are beginning to stabilize after consecutively increasing for 39 days.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Gas prices as high as $3.75 have been spotted in the Albany area.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know why gas is cheaper in East Albany than other areas.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Although analysts have been predicting gas prices to soar this weekend, prices in our area are dipping low.

Monday, March 28, 2011  Average retail gasoline prices in Georgia have risen 3.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.46/g on Sunday.