RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — On this fine Monday (02/02/2026) morning, the snow and ice seem to be clearing the way for cheaper fuel prices at the pump. As the temps begin to slightly warm with the sun beaming down, WGNS brings even more uplifting news to the airwaves! So, for anyone who has ever stared at a gas pump like it personally wronged them: Stop Staring – Tennessee is winning. Or at least… not losing as badly as most other states.
In the great national “Why does GAS cost so much?” competition, the Volunteer State has clawed its way into the Top 10 cheapest states to buy gas, landing proudly at No. 9. That’s right — last week Tennessee was merely hanging around the Top 20 like an uninvited guest. This week, we’ve moved up to the grown-ups’ table.
While the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is sitting at $2.87, Tennessee drivers are enjoying a statewide average of $2.51 per gallon. That’s not just cheaper than last week — it’s cheaper than most of the country, which is apparently still paying for something called “convenience.”…