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. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Tennessee
Gas prices in Tennessee are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide 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 — 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.