NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) — 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, according to AAA.

Gas prices in Tennessee declined for the 16th consecutive day on 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 Cleveland ($2.53), Chattanooga ($2.54), and Kingsport-Bristol ($2.55)

You can find more info about state and national gas prices here.