Gas Prices Rise 12.6 Cents In Chattanooga

Chattanooga gas prices have risen 12.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.37 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 170 stations. Gas prices in Chattanooga are 21.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, yet stand 4.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Chattanooga is priced at $2.25 on Monday while the most expensive is $2.59, a difference of 34.0 cents per gallon.

The lowest price in the state is $2.19 while the highest is $2.89, a difference of 70.0 cents per gallon. The cheapest price in the entire country on Monday stands at $1.12 while the most expensive is $5.04, a difference of $3.92 per gallon. 

The national average price of gasoline has risen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.62 today. The national average is up 22.2 cents per gallon from a month ago, yet stands 2.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Historical gasoline prices in Chattanooga and the national average going back a decade:
March 25, 2018: $2.32/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g)
March 25, 2017: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g)
March 25, 2016: $1.94/g (U.S. Average: $2.03/g)
March 25, 2015: $2.04/g (U.S. Average: $2.42/g)
March 25, 2014: $3.25/g (U.S. Average: $3.53/g)
March 25, 2013: $3.42/g (U.S. Average: $3.67/g)
March 25, 2012: $3.69/g (U.S. Average: $3.90/g)
March 25, 2011: $3.43/g (U.S. Average: $3.56/g)
March 25, 2010: $2.69/g (U.S. Average: $2.80/g)
March 25, 2009: $1.82/g (U.S. Average: $1.98/g) 

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
Knoxville- $2.46, up 8.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.37.
State of Tennessee- $2.43, up 8.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.34.
Huntsville- $2.36, up 5.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.31.

"Gasoline prices have increased in all fifty states in the last week as refineries continue working toward cleaner, more expensive gasoline and as oil prices have continued creeping higher," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "There shouldn't be any surprises that prices continue to migrate higher given the warnings in the past few months, thought that doesn't make it any easier for motorists to digest higher gas prices. Unfortunately as seasonal issues continue to weigh on markets along with higher oil prices, it's likely we'll continue to be in this pattern for at least a few more weeks."