Nashville, October 7, 2025
News Summary
Nashville residents are currently witnessing a slight increase in gasoline prices, now averaging $2.80 per gallon, reflecting a 1.2% rise from the previous week. In contrast, diesel prices have decreased slightly to $3.46 per gallon, down 0.5%. Despite these fluctuations, diesel prices remain 2.9% higher compared to last year. Comparisons reveal that Nashville gas prices are the highest in Tennessee, underscoring the challenges consumers face with varying fuel costs.
Nashville Gas Prices Rise Slightly, While Diesel Prices See Minor Decline as of October 6, 2025
Nashville residents are facing a slight increase in gas prices as of October 6, 2025. The current average price for gasoline in Nashville is $2.80 per gallon, reflecting a weekly increase of $0.03 or 1.2%. Comparatively, the state average for Tennessee stands at $2.75 per gallon, showing a similar trend. Despite these recent hikes, gas prices in Nashville are $0.06 or 2.0% higher than they were a year ago.
In contrast, diesel prices in Nashville have experienced a minor decline, currently priced at $3.46 per gallon. This marks a slight decrease of $0.02, or 0.5%, from the previous week. Compared to last year, diesel prices in Nashville have risen by $0.10 or 2.9%.
Price Comparisons
Nashville’s gas prices are the highest in Tennessee, surpassing cities such as Jackson at $2.83, Cleveland at $2.81, and Memphis at $2.78. The cheapest gas stations in Nashville currently offer fuel at $2.51 per gallon, while prices at the most expensive stations soar to $3.49, creating a troubling $0.98 difference within the city.
Regional and National Context
On a broader scale, the average gas prices in nearby metropolitan areas demonstrate some variation. For instance, the cheapest gas prices can be found in Lawton, Oklahoma at $2.42, followed by Tulsa at $2.46, and Casper, Wyoming at $2.50. Meanwhile, Oklahoma leads the nation with the least expensive gas prices, averaging $2.64 per gallon, followed by Mississippi at $2.69 and Louisiana at $2.74.
Despite the recent increase in Nashville, the national average gas price has also climbed, reaching $3.21 per gallon, showing an increase of 10.6 cents over the past week. In comparison, the national average is $0.35 lower than what it was a year ago.
Historical Perspective
Historically, Nashville has experienced significantly higher gas prices, with a peak of $4.68 recorded on June 10, 2022, and diesel prices hitting a high of $5.68 on June 15, 2022. Despite current fluctuations, prices are generally lower than those previous highs.
Looking Ahead
Gas prices across Nashville have not only risen compared to last week but also to a month ago, which shows an increase of 12.4 cents per gallon. However, when looking at a longer timeframe, prices have decreased by 48.0 cents compared to last year, suggesting a mixed bag for consumers as they navigate the changing costs of fuel.
Summary of Key Numbers
- Current Nashville gas price: $2.80 per gallon
- Weekly change in Nashville gas price: +$0.03 (+1.2%)
- Yearly change in Nashville gas price: +$0.06 (+2.0%)
- Current Nashville diesel price: $3.46 per gallon
- Weekly change in Nashville diesel price: -$0.02 (-0.5%)
- Yearly change in Nashville diesel price: +$0.10 (+2.9%)
FAQ
What is the current gas price in Nashville?
The current gas price in Nashville is $2.80 per gallon.
How much has Nashville’s gas price changed in the last week?
The weekly gas price change in Nashville is +$0.03 (+1.2%).
What is the current diesel price in Nashville?
The current diesel price in Nashville is $3.46 per gallon.
How does Nashville’s current gas price compare to a month ago?
Nashville gas prices compared to a month ago have increased by 12.4 cents per gallon.
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Additional Resources
- The Mountain Press: Gas Prices Change in Nashville
- Clarksville Now: Tennessee Gas Prices Change
- Citizen Tribune: Nashville Gas Prices Update
- Fox 17: Nashville Gas Price Trends
- AAA: Tennessee Gas Prices Overview
- Wikipedia: Gasoline
- Google Search: Gas Prices News
- Google Scholar: Gas Prices Tennessee
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gasoline
- Google News: Gas Prices Nashville
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