RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – Gas prices across the Volunteer State are continuing their upward climb, apparently determined to see just how much motorists are willing to pay before they begin reconsidering every unnecessary trip. On Monday, the statewide average for a gallon of regular 87-octane gasoline stood at $3.61. By early Wednesday morning, the average had gained another penny, reaching $3.62 per gallon. That puts Tennessee gas prices nine cents higher than one month ago and 87 cents above where they were one year ago.
“Market uncertainty mixed with strong summer travel demand means that it’s likely we’ll see another round of increases in our local gas prices this week,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman for AAA–The Auto Club Group.
In Rutherford County, regular-grade gasoline averaged $3.60 per gallon early Wednesday. Drivers in neighboring Wilson County were paying the same amount. Nashville also matched Rutherford County at $3.60 per gallon, marking the first time in at least two years that motorists in Music City and Rutherford County were reportedly paying the same average price…