AAA reports National Gas Price Average Drops Some as Crude Oil Prices undergo Dramatic Fluctuation
July 30, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Motorists saw some positive change at the pump on the week with 31 state gas price averages declining one to five cents. The national gas price average pushed two cents cheaper to $3.15. One factor contributing to the decline was U.S. gasoline demand remaining relatively flat on the week.
At this point, it is too early to say if cheaper pump prices will be sustained or continue their downward trend. Part of the unknown is due to fluctuating crude prices, which dropped to a low of $66.00/bbl last Monday, but were back over $70.00/bbl by the end of the week.
Gas prices at the pump dip this week. (AAA)
AAA reports Tennessee Gas Prices drop Two Cents
July 27, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee motorists saw a little relief at the pump over last week as gas prices fell two cents, on average, across the state.
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.86 which is two cents more expensive than one month ago and 94 cents more expensive than one year ago.
Tennessee remains the 8th least expensive market in the nation. (AAA)
National Gas Average increased 13 Cents since Memorial Day Holiday
July 22, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Since Memorial Day weekend, the national gas price average has increased 13 cents to $3.17. That is 98 cents more than a year ago, but 41 cents cheaper than this time in July 2014, when the national average was last above $3.00/gallon.
One of the primary reasons for more expensive gas prices this summer is high crude oil prices. However, last week crude prices fluctuated from a high of $75,00/bbl down to $71,00/bbl.
It is a Cruel Summer at the Gas Pump. (AAA)
United States Gas Demand Soars
July 15, 2021
Washington, D.C. – At 10 million b/d, gasoline demand reached a new Energy Information Administration (EIA) record last week, and that number only partially reflects Independence Day holiday weekend travel.
The nearly 1 million b/d jump in demand drove down gasoline supplies by 6.1 million bbl to 235,000 million bbl and consequently pushed the national average pump price up to $3.14.
Gas Demand Soars to Record High in the United States. (AAA)
AAA reports Tennessee Gas Prices remain Steady
July 13, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee gas price average held steady over last week with today’s average the same as one week ago. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.88 which is the same as one month ago and 94 cents more than one year ago.
“Peak summer driving season is in full-swing as Americans hit the road to explore and gas prices are not backing down,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Motorists are paying, on average, nearly a dollar more a gallon than last summer to fill up and close to 40 cents more than in 2019.”
Tennessee remains the 10th least expensive market in the nation. (AAA)
AAA says Crude Oil Prices to Hit 7-Year High this Week with National Gas Price Average to Increase to $3.25 this Month
July 8, 2021
Washington, D.C. – The national gas price average has increased 40% since the start of the year, from $2.25 on January 1 to $3.13 today. Moreover, it is not stopping there. Motorists can expect gas prices to increase another 10–20 cents through the end of August, bringing the national average well over $3.25 this summer.
“Robust gasoline demand and more expensive crude oil prices are pushing gas prices higher,” said Jeanette McGee, AAA spokesperson.
Winter Storm shuts down refineries causing gas prices to spike. (AAA)
AAA reports More Expensive Gas Prices Expected This Summer
July 7, 2021
Clarksville-Montgomery County has the Cheapest Gas Prices in Tennessee
Nashville, TN – Tennessee gas prices rose four cents over last week as a forecast record-breaking 939,000 Tennesseans hit the road for the Independence Day holiday weekend. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.88 which is the same as one month ago and nearly 95 cents more than one year ago.
“Robust gasoline demand and more expensive crude oil prices are pushing gas prices higher,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “We had hoped that global crude production increases would bring some relief at the pump this month, but weekend OPEC negotiations fell through with no agreement reached. As a result, crude prices are set to surge to a seven-year-high.”
Tennessee ranks as the 10th least expensive market in the nation. (AAA)
AAA says Tennesseans Expected to See Most Expensive Independence Day Gas Prices Since 2014
July 2, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee gas price average fell a penny over last week as over 939,000 Tennesseans prepare to take a road trip for the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.84 which is three cents less than one month ago and 89 cents more than one year ago.
“Even though gas prices have been trending less expensive over the last two weeks, Tennesseans are expected to see the most expensive Independence Day gas prices since 2014,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
Tennessee ranks as the 9th least expensive market in the nation. (AAA)
AAA says expect High Gas Prices for Independence Day Holiday Weekend
June 28, 2021
Washington, D.C. – At $3.09, the national gas price average is at its highest of the year and not stopping. That average will increase, possibly as much as another nickel, in the lead up to Independence Day as AAA forecasts a record-breaking 43.6 million Americans will hit the road for a holiday getaway.
This year’s Independence Day holiday weekend is defined as Thursday, July 1st – Monday, July 5th, 2021.
No Freedom from High Gas Prices during Independence Day Holiday. (AAA)
AAA reports Gas Stocks Increase for Four Straight Weeks Helping to Minimize Pump Price Fluctuation
June 23, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Increasing gasoline stock levels have helped to keep gas prices mostly stable across the country. On the week, 40 state gas price averages held steady or saw fluctuation of only one to two cents. This helped the national average decrease by a penny since last Monday, down to $3.07 today.
According to Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, total gasoline stocks sit at 242.9 million bbl, which is a 9 million bbl surplus compared to the same week in June 2019.
On the week, Gas Price Averages have remained steady. (AAA)
