AAA: Tennessee is seeing relatively lower gas prices compared to other states nationwide
AAA said Tennessee is the ninth least expensive state to buy gas. Knoxville is also the fourth least expensive metro area for gas in the state.
Author: Marisa Rios
Updated: 8:24 PM EDT June 30, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Experts with AAA said the U.S. is seeing its highest gas prices in 7 years, just as the Fourth of July weekend approaches. The national average is sitting just over $3 for a gallon of gasoline.
Local gas prices are expected to rise, but Tennessee is actually sitting below average. According to AAA spokesperson Megan Cooper, the state's average price per gallon is $2.88. Since Monday, it's increased just a few cents.