Chattanooga, August 26, 2025
News Summary
Gasoline prices in Chattanooga have increased by 5.7 cents in the past week, bringing the average cost to $2.66 per gallon. Despite this rise, current prices are lower than a month ago and a year prior. The local price variance is significant, with the cheapest station at $2.45 and the highest at $3.09 per gallon. This trend aligns with a slight national increase in gas prices, reflecting patterns across the state and country.
Chattanooga
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have experienced a noticeable increase of 5.7 cents per gallon over the past week, bringing the average cost to $2.66 per gallon. This rise aligns with national trends, as the average gas price across the United States has also seen an uptick.
Despite the weekly increase, current gasoline prices in Chattanooga remain relatively favorable. They are 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 8.5 cents per gallon less than the price recorded at the same time last year. However, the price disparity within the city is significant, with the cheapest station selling gas for $2.45 per gallon, while the most expensive is charging as much as $3.09 per gallon, leading to a notable variance of 64.0 cents.
Statewide Gasoline Prices
Turning to statewide averages, the lowest gasoline price in Tennessee was reported at $2.34 per gallon, contrasting sharply with the highest price of $3.69 per gallon. This indicates a significant difference of $1.35 per gallon across the state.
National Trends
On the national scale, average gasoline prices increased by 3.4 cents per gallon this week, now sitting at $3.12 per gallon. Interestingly, the national average is down by 2.1 cents from a month ago and 18.3 cents compared to last year. Meanwhile, the average price of diesel has decreased by 2.0 cents from the prior week, now at $3.651 per gallon.
Impact of Refinery Operations
GasBuddy’s analysis has highlighted that recent storms have temporarily shut down the largest refinery in the Midwest, which has impacted gasoline prices in several states, including Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan. As this refinery restarts operations, potential price increases may be expected in Illinois and Indiana, although wholesale prices have shown some late-week relief.
Regional Price Fluctuations
Florida saw the most considerable decline in gasoline prices this past week, but experts anticipate a rebound due to typical price cycling patterns. Current oil prices remain stable in the low $60s, with no major hurricanes on the horizon to threaten supply at this moment.
Future Price Expectations
Looking ahead, fluctuations in gasoline prices are likely to be moderate, with projections suggesting potential decreases later in the fall. These shifts will depend heavily on geopolitical developments affecting the oil market.
GasBuddy conducts thorough surveys across 170 stations in Chattanooga and updates information from nearly 150,000 stations nationwide multiple times daily to ensure accuracy in pricing data.
FAQ about Gasoline Prices in Chattanooga
What is the current average gasoline price in Chattanooga?
As of the latest report, the average gasoline price in Chattanooga is $2.66 per gallon.
How do current prices compare to previous weeks?
Gas prices have increased by 5.7 cents over the past week, but they are lower by 7.1 cents from a month ago and 8.5 cents compared to last year.
What are the highest and lowest gas prices in Chattanooga?
The lowest gas price in Chattanooga is $2.45 per gallon while the highest is $3.09 per gallon, creating a 64-cent difference between stations.
What is the gas price trend nationally?
Nationally, the average gas price has increased by 3.4 cents this week to $3.12 per gallon, but it is down 2.1 cents from a month ago and 18.3 cents from the previous year.
Summary of Key Features
| Feature | Chattanooga | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Average Price | $2.66 | $2.34 – $3.69 | $3.12 |
| Weekly Increase | 5.7 cents | N/A | 3.4 cents |
| Price Difference in Chattanooga | $2.45 – $3.09 (64 cents) | $1.35 | N/A |
| Other Observations | Lower by 7.1 cents Month-over-Month, 8.5 cents Year-over-Year | N/A | Diesel at $3.651, down 2.0 cents |
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Additional Resources
- Chattanooga Pulse: Gas Prices Rise
- Wikipedia: Gasoline
- Stacker: Gas Prices Change in Chattanooga
- Google Search: Chattanooga gas prices
- Chattanoogan: Gas Prices Rise in Chattanooga
- Google Scholar: Gasoline Prices Chattanooga
- Chattanooga Pulse: Local Gas Prices Fall
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gasoline
- Chattanoogan: Gas Prices Rise 12.4 Cents
- Google News: Chattanooga Gas Prices
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