Gas prices surge past $3: Middle East conflict hits Georgia

The average price of gas in Atlanta jumped 23 cents overnight as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts global energy markets. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, oil prices have surged, pushing Georgia's state average to $3.01 per gallon. Analysts at GasBuddy warn that national averages could climb another 15 cents in the coming weeks as the "Strait of Hormuz premium" takes effect.