Gas Prices Fall 3.9 Cents In Chattanooga

Chattanooga gas prices have fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.38 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 170 stations. Gas prices in Chattanooga are 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, yet stand 21.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Chattanooga is priced at $2.24 Monday while the most expensive is $2.69, a difference of 45.0 cents per gallon.

The lowest price in the state on Monday is $2.29 while the highest is $3.01, a difference of 72.0 cents per gallon. The cheapest price in the entire country stands at $1.80 while the most expensive is $5.87, a difference of $4.07 per gallon. 

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.84 per gallon on Monday. The national average is down 0.6 cents per gallon from a month ago, yet stands 8.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Historical gasoline prices in Chattanooga and the national average going back a decade:
May 20, 2018: $2.59/g (U.S. Average: $2.92/g)
May 20, 2017: $2.00/g (U.S. Average: $2.35/g)
May 20, 2016: $2.10/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g)
May 20, 2015: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.73/g)
May 20, 2014: $3.46/g (U.S. Average: $3.64/g)
May 20, 2013: $3.20/g (U.S. Average: $3.65/g)
May 20, 2012: $3.36/g (U.S. Average: $3.69/g)
May 20, 2011: $3.68/g (U.S. Average: $3.88/g)
May 20, 2010: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $2.82/g)
May 20, 2009: $2.18/g (U.S. Average: $2.33/g) 

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
Knoxville- $2.49, down 2.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.52.
State of Tennessee- $2.52, down 3.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.55.
Huntsville- $2.47, down 3.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.50.

"The national average price of gasoline has continued its slow retreat in a majority of states in the last week. With a trade deal with China seemingly more and more unlikely, we may continue to see weakness in oil and gasoline prices," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Of course the trade tensions are not the only issue we're monitoring for now, but we continue to believe that additional slow relief will trickle to pumps in the next week as more refiners get back into the game and boost production. California, the nation's priciest state for gasoline, will likely see average prices fall back under the $4 per gallon mark for the first time in a month, joined by major areas across the state. I expect the bulk of states to see lower gas prices continue just in time for Memorial Day while some, inevitably, will see increases."