How long would you wait for cheap gas? In Powder Springs, Georgia, it appears drivers would wait a long time!
In a humorous TikTok posted by Davonna (@davonna.brown8), a line of cars is seen waiting to fill their tanks for $1.14 per gallon.
There were so many vehicles that one of the road’s lanes was blocked.
The station selling the shockingly cheap gas was Amoco in downtown Powder Springs. Sadly, Davonna revealed that the cheap gas was shut down hours later due to the “traffic.”
“Put me some in a cup!!” one user commented.
“Y’all would’ve had to take my car apart the way I would’ve cut to the front,” a second user added.
“That’s too close to free. Something ain’t right,” another person wrote.
Potential Drawbacks of Cheap Gas
In this economy, it’s hard to believe cheaper gas isn’t always a good thing. But sometimes, stations sell cheap gas for unfavorable reasons.
On occasion, gas stations may use less “detergent,” or cleaning additives, in their fuel. Fuel with fewer detergents could cause long-term engine issues. This is due to the carbon deposits, or residue, that’ll gradually build up.
Additionally, you may get what you pay for. Because of the deposits, drivers might get fewer miles per gallon, sending them back to the station sooner.
Luckily, that didn’t appear to be the case this time. Davonna attributed the bargain to a “gas war” with a nearby station.
It’s unsurprising that Powder Springs drivers were happy to join in.
Soaring Gas Prices
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), gas prices have risen by 34.2% over the past year.
In September 2025, the average cost of gasoline was $3.12, while now it’s $4.37.
In September 2026 alone, gas costs rose by upwards of 9.1%, topping the 3.9% recorded the prior month. Additionally, fuel oil costs have skyrocketed by 74.2%, while piped natural gas costs 5% more.
“September 2026 was the highest month on record for diesel prices, at $6.29 per gallon. That was up from $5.46 in August and $4.96 in July,” a BLS report reads.
Fuel and gas prices are higher for several reasons.
Why Gas Prices Are High
America trades oil globally, receiving most of it from Canada and Mexico. But global trade has been disrupted amid the conflict with Iran.
Most countries transport oil via two waterways: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. But since February, Iran and the U.S. have exchanged missile strikes near these waterways, interrupting shipment times and processes.
Much infrastructure has also been destroyed or damaged along the way.
It’s also important to keep in mind that costs vary by state. A state’s taxes, operational costs, distance from production, and environmental policies all contribute to gas prices.