Chattanooga gas prices rise by 2.8c/g in past week

GasBuddy Survey

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re looking to fill up the tank, check for the cheapest option.

Average gas prices have risen nearly three cents per gallon in the last week. This averages to just over $3.00 in Chattanooga.

Prices are about 20 cents higher than a month ago but are 10 cents lower than this time last year.

The national average has fallen in the last week and is currently at $3.79/g.

We’re still much cheaper than the national average, with Chattanooga reporting $2.76 for some stations.

The most expensive in our area is $3.38.

Data courtesy of GasBuddy

Historical gasoline prices in Chattanooga and the national average going back ten years:
July 22, 2023: $3.14/g (U.S. Average: $3.57/g)
July 22, 2022: $3.79/g (U.S. Average: $4.38/g)
July 22, 2021: $2.77/g (U.S. Average: $3.15/g)
July 22, 2020: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g)
July 22, 2019: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.75/g)
July 22, 2018: $2.53/g (U.S. Average: $2.82/g)
July 22, 2017: $1.99/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g)
July 22, 2016: $1.78/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g)
July 22, 2015: $2.36/g (U.S. Average: $2.75/g)
July 22, 2014: $3.22/g (U.S. Average: $3.56/g)

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
Knoxville- $3.00/g, down 1.8 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.02/g.
Tennessee- $3.10/g, up 2.1 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.08/g.
Huntsville- $3.14/g, down 3.9 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.18/g.