Gas Prices in Tennessee Today
Track today's average gas price in Tennessee, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Prices come from the EIA's weekly retail gasoline survey.
Average Gas Price for Tennessee (EIA Midwest region)
$4.27/gal
Same as the national average
EIA weekly price for regular gasoline, week of October 26, 2026.
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Midwest Region Gas Price History
The EIA does not publish weekly prices for Tennessee, so this chart shows the Midwest regional average for regular gasoline, the same series behind the Tennessee price above. The region also covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, so the line describes the region as a whole, not Tennessee alone. The latest week is $1.40 a gallon higher than a year earlier.
Latest week
$4.27
October 26, 2026
A year earlier
$2.87
October 27, 2025
Highest week shown
$4.41
May 11, 2026
Lowest week shown
$2.58
January 5, 2026
Source: EIA weekly retail prices for regular gasoline, Midwest regional average, November 4, 2024 to October 26, 2026. Prices in dollars per gallon.
About Gas Prices in Tennessee
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) surveys fuel retailers weekly but doesn't publish a separate price for Tennessee, so the price shown is the EIA's Midwest regional average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Tennessee may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Tennessee's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Tennessee price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Tennessee Fuel Taxes: ≈27¢/gal
Tennessee has a below-average state gas tax. Tennessee's gas tax is about 27 cents per gallon following a phased increase completed in 2019. That is still below the national average, and combined with the state's position on major Gulf Coast supply routes, it keeps Tennessee pump prices reliably below the U.S. average.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change, so verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Tennessee Gets Its Gasoline
Tennessee is fed by the Colonial and Plantation pipelines crossing the state's south and east, and Memphis has its own Valero refinery on the Mississippi River. Proximity to Gulf Coast refining means short, cheap supply lines — one reason Tennessee often ranks among the ten cheapest states for gas.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Tennessee
Memphis, with its local refinery, is frequently the cheapest major city in the state. Nashville and Knoxville sit near the state average, while mountainous east Tennessee resort areas like Gatlinburg can run 10–15 cents higher during tourist season.