Gas prices in Tennessee are inching lower again, after rising 2 cents last week. Drivers are currently paying an average price of $2.04 per gallon at the pump.
Tennessee ranks 11th for lowest gas prices among all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Gas prices are currently 7 cents higher than the lowest price so far this year. However, drivers in Tennessee are paying 36 cents per gallon less than this time last year.
AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said low oil prices have helped keep gas prices relatively low. However, prices should bounce higher this spring, as demand climbs and refineries switch to a more expensive-to-produce summer-blend gasoline.
Gas prices around the U.S. rose an average of 2 cents during the past week. The national average price for regular unleaded is $2.28 per gallon.