NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) — Tennessee drivers are paying an average price of $2.52 per gallon for regular unleaded, according to recent numbers from AAA.
Monday’s state average is five cents more than a week ago, 24 cents more than last month, and three cents higher than this time last year.
The national gas price average stands at $2.74, which is an increase of a nickel on the week and is eight cents more than this time last year. And, compared to one month ago, gas prices are 28 cents more expensive. As demand holds steady and inventories continue to tighten, motorists continue to see gas prices increase in every region.
“Gas prices are increasing across the country, but these changes vary by region,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “On the week, motorists in the West Coast, Rockies, Great Lakes and Central regions are seeing some of the largest weekly increases while prices mostly east of the Mississippi have made more moderate jumps.”
As overall refinery utilization stands at 86% compared to 93% last year at this time, unexpected and planned maintenance continues to be one of the leading factors in why gas prices have continued to trend more expensive, according to AAA.