AAA reports Tennessee Gas Price Average drops below $2.00 per gallon
March 22, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee gas price average is now less than $2.00 per gallon. Today’s state average of $1.97 is down 7 cents from Monday and 25 cents since March 1st, 2020 when the state average was $2.22.
“Even though the average price for gasoline in Tennessee has dropped to $1.97, many drivers are paying much less,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Crude oil prices are likely to remain low due to downward pressure from coronavirus (COVID-19) fears and the crude price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia. This should translate to even more savings at the pump for motorists.”
72% of Tennessee filling stations have sub-$2.00 gas prices. (AAA)
AAA reports Tennessee Gas Price Average down 12 Cents
March 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee gas price average continues to decrease amid growing concerns about COVID-19 and has dropped 12 cents since this time last week.
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.04 which is nearly 17 cents less than one month ago and 31 cents less than one year ago.
Gas Prices continue to fall at the pump. Tennessee average likely to drop below $2.00/gallon by end of the week. (AAA)
AAA says Gas Prices drop Seven Cents at the Pump
June 11, 2019
Tampa, FL – AAA says that today’s national average is $2.74, which is seven-cents cheaper than last week, 13-cents less than a month ago and 18 cents cheaper than a year ago. Nearly every state’s gas price average is cheaper than a week ago, a month ago and a year ago.
“Refinery utilization in the United States is at its highest level since early January, resulting in overall gasoline stocks at healthy levels to meet robust summer demand. Prices are dropping due to cheaper crude oil and at the same time U.S. supply is keeping pace with demand,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.
Consumers see Summer Savings at the Gas Pump. (AAA)
AAA says Americans Numbing to Gas Pump Prices
June 8, 2019
Washington, D.C. – AAA says Americans are changing their perception of what they consider “too expensive” when it comes to filling-up at the pump. AAA’s 2019 Gas Price survey found that 50 percent of consumers think paying $3.00/gallon is too high – an increase of 30-cents from last year when half of consumers reported $2.70 as too expensive.
AAA Forecasts Summer National Gas Price Average to Drop to $2.70. (AAA)
Prolonged exposure to Low-Dose Radiation may increase the risk of Hypertension
June 2, 2019
Hypertension is a known cause of Heart Disease and Stroke
Dallas, TX – According to a study of workers at a nuclear plant in Russia published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension, prolonged exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation increased the risk of hypertension
Uncontrolled hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can to lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other serious health problems.
This study is the first to associate an increased risk of hypertension to low doses of ionizing radiation among a large group of workers who were chronically exposed over many years. (American Heart Association)
Crude Inventories Rise Less Than Expected
February 10, 2019
AAA
Tampa, FL – According to AAA At the end of last week, total domestic crude oil inventories rose less than expected – a build of only 1.3 million bbl to total 447.2 million bbl, according to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The slight build in crude inventories was supported by a sharp drop in demand for gasoline, which fell by approximately 500,000 b/d to 9.1 million b/d, according to EIA. With crude stockpiles growing less than anticipated, crude prices will likely continue to gain ground.
AAA reports Higher Oil and Pump Prices Likely Ahead.
Gasoline Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years Pushing Pump Prices Even Cheaper
January 8, 2019
AAA
Tampa, FL – The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) data registers gasoline demand at 8.6 million b/d for the week ending December 28th – the lowest level on record since February 2017.
Despite record motor vehicle travel for the holiday, demand was down nearly 900,000 bbl, suggesting that demand this winter could be lower than expected.
Prices at the Gas Pump continue to drop. (AAA)
2019 Rings in Cheapest New Year Gas Prices Since 2016
January 6, 2019
AAA
Tampa, FL – The New Year has ushered in the cheapest national gas price average in three years. To boot, at $2.25 today’s national average is even one cent cheaper than on January 1st, 2019 and trends indicate that pump prices will likely remain cheap for at least the first half of the month.
Today, 29 state gas price averages are at or below the national average of $2.25 with Missouri touting the cheapest at $1.83. Hawaii ($3.34) carries the most expensive average.
AAA expects prices to remain the same despite OPEC production cuts. (AAA)
AAA reports Prices Fall Below $2.00 Per Gallon in Nine States
December 27, 2018
AAA
Tampa, FL – Nearly 20 percent of states are currently enjoying prices below $2.00 per gallon. Nationally, retail averages have dropped 83 of the past 90 days. The national average for regular unleaded gasoline currently sits at $2.30 per gallon, which is six cents less than one week ago, 24 cents less than one month ago and 16 cents less than at the same time last year.
Heading into 2019, gasoline demand is expected to dwindle during the month of January, an expected change following the busy holiday travel season.
Cheapest December National Gas Price Average in Two Years
December 20, 2018
AAA
Tampa, FL – At $2.37, the national gas price average continues to drive toward the cheapest pump prices seen during the month of December since 2016, which is welcome news for the millions of Americans expected to begin holiday travel later this week.
“AAA expects 102 million Americans to drive to their holiday destination this year, which is a four percent increase year-over-year,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “No doubt cheaper gas prices are fueling their decision to hit the road.”
In Tennessee, Gas Prices at the pump have fallen 0.5 cents in the past week. (AAA)
