Tennessee Gas Price Today
Current Tennessee gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Tennessee Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Tennessee
Searching for gas prices near me today in Tennessee? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $3.98/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Tennessee
In Tennessee and the surrounding Midwest region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.05/gal (compared to $3.98/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $2.75 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Tennessee Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 2 (Midwest / Southeast)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 27.4¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #6 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Tennessee Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Tennessee
About Tennessee Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Tennessee
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
The Valero Memphis refinery and primary pipeline junctions supply Tennessee’s transit corridors.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Middle Tennessee counties observe summer ozone volatility restrictions.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Low state taxes and intense retail station competition across major interstate corridors (I-40, I-65, I-75, I-24) maintain attractive prices. In addition, Tennessee levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 27.4 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Tennessee
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Tennessee are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Tennessee Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Tennessee
What is the price of the gas today in Tennessee?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Tennessee today is $3.98 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.43/gal, premium gasoline is $4.84/gal, and highway diesel is $6.09/gal. Tennessee currently ranks #6 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Tennessee?
Gas prices in Tennessee are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Tennessee retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Tennessee are primarily driven by the valero memphis refinery and primary pipeline junctions supply tennessee’s transit corridors.
How does Tennessee's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Tennessee's current average of $3.98/gal is -$0.44 lower than national average. Key drivers include Tennessee's state fuel excise tax of 27.4¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Midwest / Southeast (PADD 2) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Tennessee?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Tennessee, use the statewide benchmark of $3.98/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Tennessee?
In Tennessee (part of the Midwest / PADD 2 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.05 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $2.75 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Tennessee?
Tennessee levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 27.4¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Tennessee pay 45.8¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.