MURFREESBORO) The average American is paying 50 cents more per gallon than they did this time last year. However, gas prices are declining across most of the United States. The national average on Sunday was $2.84 per gallon - a discount of 2 cents from the week before.
"Prices declined last week after crude inventories grew and gasoline supplies remained stable, despite strong demand," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. "Although demand was higher than the week before, it remains below most of July. Summer driving season is winding down, yet many Americans will take one final road trip during Labor Day weekend. The sudden jump in gasoline demand, could cause one final bump in prices at the pump."
Tennessee Gas Prices
Some Murfreesboro discounters started the week at $2.46 per gallon. That's down 4-cents from the previous week, but the same as it was earlier last month.
| Average Summer Gas Prices | |||||
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | Today | |
| National | $3.57 | $2.71 | $2.23 | $2.31 | $2.84 |
| Florida | $3.50 | $2.58 | $2.19 | $2.25 | $2.77 |
| Georgia | $3.48 | $2.57 | $2.11 | $2.18 | $2.72 |
| Tennessee | $3.35 | $2.45 | $2.03 | $2.08 | $2.61 |
Gas prices in Tennessee declined for the 16th consecutive day, Sunday. The state average of $2.61 per gallon is 2 cents less than a week ago and 1-cent less than last month. Tennessee motorists are still paying 47 cents more than this time last year.
- The most expensive gas price averages in Tennessee are in Jackson ($2.67), Nashville ($2.66), and Memphis ($2.64)
- The least expensive gas price averages in Tennessee are in Murfreesboro ($2.46), Cleveland ($2.53), Chattanooga ($2.54), and Kingsport-Bristol ($2.55)
Gas Price Tools
- GasPrices.AAA.com - Daily national, state, and metro gas price averages
- AAA Mobile app - Free app that compares gas prices near you
- Gas Cost Calculator - Determine how much gasoline will cost on your next road trip
CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES
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Sunday | Saturday | Week Ago | Month Ago | One Year Ago | Highest Price on Record |
| National | $2.841 | $2.844 | $2.860 | $2.858 | $2.337 | $4.114 (7/17/2008) |
| Florida | $2.766 | $2.773 | $2.809 | $2.777 | $2.250 | $4.079 (7/17/2008) |
| Georgia | $2.723 | $2.730 | $2.756 | $2.716 | $2.214 | $4.164 (9/15/2008) |
| Tennessee | $2.610 | $2.612 | $2.633 | $2.621 | $2.142 | $4.118 (9/15/2008) |
