Rutherford County, TN - Fuel prices in Rutherford County will begin the week slightly higher than what we’ve seen in previous weeks this year. Last week, the Murfreesboro/Smyrna area kicked off Monday with an average price of $2.68 for regular unleaded gas. Today, one week later, we start the day 0.9 cents higher at $2.77 per gallon. South of Rutherford County, in the Shelbyville area, regular unleaded is averaging $2.79 per gallon, which is a jaw-dropping 17-cent increase over a short 7-day window.
Residents east of Murfreesboro in Cannon County are experiencing a break in fuel prices. Last week, Woodbury recorded an average price of $2.94 at the pump. This week, gas is 7 cents cheaper at $2.87 per gallon. West of the ‘Boro in Williamson County, average fuel prices for regular unleaded are ringing in the week 0.3 cents higher than last week, with Monday pricing for Williamson County at $3.12 per gallon. This, of course, means that the Brentwood/Franklin and Spring Hill areas continue to lead with their 'Torch of High Prices.' Motorists are hitting a flat note in Music City as they take to the roads, with regular unleaded priced at a noteworthy $2.84 per gallon on this sunny Monday.
GasBuddy reports that average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen by 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.78 today. The website (GasBuddy.com) indicates that their average price was calculated after surveying 3,821 gas stations across Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are also 5.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 6.1 cents lower than a year ago. The highest average price of regular unleaded in Tennessee history was recorded on June 12, 2022, according to AAA Auto Club. On that date regular unleaded climbed to $4.64 per gallon—a difference of $1.87 per gallon in Rutherford County when compared to today's price of $2.77.
For all the diesel lovers in Tennessee, the average price at the pump is $3.41 per gallon today (02/03/2025). According to AAA, diesel prices are only 1 cent cheaper this Monday when compared to last Monday, January 27, 2025. Comparing diesel prices from the start of January to the start of February, it appears that the cost of diesel has climbed 0.15 cents, with diesel prices one month ago at $3.26 per gallon. One year ago, the average price for a gallon of diesel was $3.72, which is 0.31 cents higher than today’s price of $3.41 per gallon. The highest diesel price on record in Tennessee was $5.64, which occurred on June 15, 2022.
"The national average has seen little meaningful change over the past week, as oil markets continue to face selling pressure. However, with President Trump imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, some motorists may see gas prices inch up in certain regions," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Trump's new trade war has already triggered retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, escalating tensions. While, on paper, tariffs on Canadian energy could have a significant impact on fuel prices, a prolonged trade war could weaken global economies, reducing demand and partially offsetting the effects of tariffs. For now, I expect a slow but modest impact on fuel prices, particularly in the Great Lakes, Midwest, Rockies, and Northeast U.S.— all markets that rely heavily on Canadian crude oil or refined product imports from Canada."
GasBuddy Dives Into 10-Year History of TN and U.S. Averages:
- February 3, 2024: $2.84/g TN (U.S. Average: $3.15/g)
- February 3, 2023: $3.20/g TN (U.S. Average: $3.45/g)
- February 3, 2022: $3.10/g TN (U.S. Average: $3.44/g)
- February 3, 2021: $2.21/g TN (U.S. Average: $2.45/g)
- February 3, 2020: $2.19/g TN (U.S. Average: $2.45/g)
- February 3, 2019: $2.00/g TN (U.S. Average: $2.25/g)
- February 3, 2018: $2.40/g TN (U.S. Average: $2.60/g)
- February 3, 2017: $2.06/g TN (U.S. Average: $2.27/g)
- February 3, 2016: $1.59/g TN (U.S. Average: $1.78/g)
- February 3, 2015: $1.91/g TN (U.S. Average: $2.06/g)
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
- Specifically in Chattanooga- $2.71/g, up 7.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.64/g.
- Specifically in Nashville- $2.84/g, up 5.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.78/g.
- Specifically in Huntsville- $2.79/g, up 1.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.78/g.