Upper Cumberland Times

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 38544 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.49, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.49.

In greater Tennessee, the average price is $1.68 and the lowest price is $1.31. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.71 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.678 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.667 per gallon – a 4.3 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.554.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.