Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.69 per gallon Tuesday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 2.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 28.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 3.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.476 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Chattanooga was priced at $2.44 on Monday while the most expensive was $3.09, a difference of 65.0 cents per gallon.
The lowest price in the state was $2.26 while the highest was $5.11, a difference of $2.85 per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline is unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.13 per gallon on Tuesday. The national average is up 3.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 43.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.
Historical gasoline prices in Chattanooga and the national average going back 10 years:
May 27, 2024: $2.97/g (U.S. Average: $3.56/g)
May 27, 2023: $3.15/g (U.S. Average: $3.55/g)
May 27, 2022: $4.18/g (U.S. Average: $4.60/g)
May 27, 2021: $2.75/g (U.S. Average: $3.04/g)
May 27, 2020: $1.67/g (U.S. Average: $1.97/g)
May 27, 2019: $2.37/g (U.S. Average: $2.82/g)
May 27, 2018: $2.64/g (U.S. Average: $2.97/g)
May 27, 2017: $2.01/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g)
May 27, 2016: $2.15/g (U.S. Average: $2.32/g)
May 27, 2015: $2.47/g (U.S. Average: $2.74/g)
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
Knoxville- $2.68, unchanged from last week's $2.68.
State of Tennessee- $2.73, unchanged from last week's $2.73.
Huntsville- $2.67, unchanged from last week's $2.67.
"While the national average didn’t fall quite as far as anticipated for Memorial Day, it was still one of the most affordable since 2021— and, when adjusted for inflation, among the cheapest in nearly a decade," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "As we move into the heart of summer, I believe we’re likely to see a relatively stable stretch for gas prices as refinery maintenance wraps up. Don’t expect the national average to rise above $3.30 per gallon, nor drop much below $3 for now. While refining issues on the West Coast are beginning to ease, several factors could still influence prices in the weeks ahead—including growing uncertainty around the upcoming hurricane season."