Gas Prices Drop

Tennessee gas prices averaged $2.12 on Sunday, the lowest in more than a month. Pump prices dropped 3 cents in the past week, and prices should drift even lower this week. Some Murfreesboro discounters started the week with regular gas at $2.00 per gallon. That's down locally 6-cents from the previous week.

The highest average price so far this year for regular unleaded was $2.18 on April 20. Since that time, the state average has declined 17 consecutive days for a total discount of 6 cents.

"Gas prices are falling due to continued high production rates from U.S. refineries, moderate demand, and a recent drop in crude oil prices," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "If this trend holds, gasoline will be near or below year-ago levels by Memorial Day, and rival prices seen last summer."

Gas prices are almost as low as last year. In February, prices were 57 cents higher than year-ago levels. The year-over-year difference in Tennessee has since fallen to only 3 cents on Sunday.

• The most expensive metro markets in the state are Knoxville ($2.14), Nashville ($2.14), and Memphis ($2.13)
• The least expensive metro markets in the state are Chattanooga ($2.05), Clarksville/Hopkinsville ($2.08), and Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol ($2.11)

Last year, the state average was $2.16 on Memorial Day, and $2.03 from June 1 - August 31, 2016.

Find Local Gas Prices

• Visit Gasprices.aaa.com for national, state, and metro gas price averages.
• Motorists can find the lowest gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.

CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES

Regular Unleaded Gasoline