Nashville, TN – For the first time in several weeks, the Tennessee gas price average saw a weekly decline. As a result, Tennesseans are starting to find some much-needed relief at the pump as state gas prices fell nearly eight cents, on average, over the course of last week.
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $4.04 which is 75 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.35 more than one year ago.
“Tennessee gas prices are slowly beginning to trend downward, mostly due to a decline in crude oil prices,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If oil prices continue to drop this week, pump prices will likely follow suit. However, it’s important to remember that the oil market remains extremely volatile. Any big swings in crude oil pricing, in either direction, will continue to factor into local pump prices.”
Quick Facts
- 53% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $4.00
- The lowest 10% of pump prices are $3.82 for regular unleaded
- The highest 10% of pump prices are $4.27 for regular unleaded
National Gas Prices
After hitting a record $4.33 on March 11th, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has fallen to $4.25. The primary reason is the lower global price of crude oil, which peaked shortly after Russia launched its war in Ukraine, but is now more than $20.00 lower and hovering near $105/bbl. Domestically, gasoline demand is defying seasonal trends and has dipped slightly, perhaps in response to higher prices at the pump.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), total domestic gasoline stocks fell by 3.6 million bbl to 241 million bbl last week. Gasoline demand also decreased slightly from 8.96 million b/d to 8.94 million b/d.
The drop in gas demand is contributing to price decreases, but the recent reversal in oil prices is creating downward pressure on pump prices. If the oil price continues to decline, pump prices will likely follow suit. However, should oil prices start to climb again, pump prices will likely follow.
Today’s national average for a gallon of gas is $4.25, which is seven cents less than a week ago, 72 cents more than a month ago, and $1.37 more than a year ago.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by $1.72 to settle at $104.70. After crude prices spiked in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, crude prices changed course in reaction to China announcing new lockdowns alongside rising COVID-19 infection rates last week.
Drivers can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. The app can also map a route, find discounts, book a hotel, and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.
Tennessee Regional Prices
- Most expensive metro markets – Knoxville ($4.12), Morristown ($4.11), Nashville ($4.08)
- Least expensive metro markets – Chattanooga ($3.99), Cleveland ($3.99), Memphis ($4.00)
Tennessee Gas Price Averages
(Price per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline)
 |
Monday |
Sunday |
Week Ago |
Month Ago |
One Year Ago |
|
Tennessee |
$4.038 |
$4.043 |
$4.113 |
$3.293 |
$2.691 |
|
Chattanooga |
$3.994 |
$4.008 |
$4.084 |
$3.316 |
$2.639 |
|
Knoxville |
$4.116 |
$4.119 |
$4.164 |
$3.280 |
$2.707 |
|
Memphis |
$4.002 |
$4.005 |
$4.084 |
$3.335 |
$2.740 |
|
Nashville |
$4.078 |
$4.086 |
$4.138 |
$3.328 |
$2.689 |
|
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