COVID-19 Omicron Variant concerns cause Gas Price Drop
December 27, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee gas prices fell another 1.5 cents this week bringing the Tennessee Gas Price average to $2.99. Prices are now one cent cheaper than last month, but still 95 cents more than this time last year.
Across the nation, gasoline prices fluctuated over the past few days as fears of an omicron-driven economic slowdown were countered by news of a severe fire at a major oil refinery.
Fears of omicron-driven economic slowdown countered by news of a severe fire at major oil refinery. (AAA)
Gas Prices continue Slow Decline
December 13, 2021
Washington, D.C. – AAA reports pump prices continue their slow seasonal descent, despite a slight rebound in oil prices due to waning fears of a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.
The national average for a gallon of gas fell two cents on the week to $3.33.
Tennessee Gas Prices Fall as COVID-19 Fears Rise
December 7, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee motorists saw a little relief at the pump over last week as gas prices fell three cents, on average, across the state.
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.06 which is nine cents cheaper than one month ago and $1.16 more than one year ago.
Tennessee Gas Prices fall another Two Cents
November 30, 2021
Nashville, TN – For the fourth straight week, The Tennessee gas price average declined – nearly two cents cheaper compared to last week.
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.10 which is 7 cents cheaper than one month ago and $1.20 more than one year ago.
COVID-19 News causes a drop in Oil Prices. A drop in crude oil prices is likely to stabilize prices at the pump this week. (AAA)
CDC Expands Recommendations for COVID-19 Booster
November 30, 2021
Written Dr. Rochelle Walensky
U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director
Atlanta, GA – Monday, November 29th, 2021, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strengthened its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older.
Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine.
Omicron COVID-19 news causes Oil Prices to plummet
November 29, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Crude oil prices initially tumbled more than $10.00 to $68 a barrel on Friday after news of the Omicron COVID-19 Coronavirus variant broke.
Meanwhile, consumers caught a little break as the national average price for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.39, down a penny since last week.
Will Gas Prices Follow Drop in Oil Prices? (AAA)
