NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Gas Price average fell to $2.76, which is 3 cents less expensive than a week ago, 8 cents less than last month and 36 cents less than one year ago. Tennessee has the third lowest gas price average in the country, behind Mississippi ($2.71) and Texas ($2.75).
“This week prices held steady across the state as oil and gasoline futures markets saw minimal movement,” said Stephanie Milani, spokesperson for AAA — The Auto Club Group.
National gas prices
In the thick of summer, gas prices are lying low with the national average for a gallon of regular going down 1 cent from a week ago to $3.14. Pump prices have dipped to match the summer of 2021, the last time seasonal gas prices were this low.
National oil market dynamics
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell 14 cents to settle at $66.38 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories decreased by 3.9 million barrels from the previous week. At 422.2 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 8% below the five-year average for this time of year.
Gas Price Survey methodology
AAA updates fuel price averages daily at www.GasPrices.AAA.com. Every day up to 130,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability.
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