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Gas prices across Tennessee are falling with the Upper Cumberland’s average price sitting slightly above the state average. The state average for gas this week stands at $2.74, down 16 cents from last month. Across the Upper Cumberland, the average price rings in at $2.77. AAA Spokeswoman Megan Cooper said gas prices across the state have dropped six cents on ... Read More »

Gas prices are at an average of $3.46 a gallon in Tennessee right now, 36 cents higher than a month ago. AAA Spokesperson Megan Cooper said there are points in the year when gas prices often routinely spike, with summer being one of those times. However, she said the current spike is larger than most, and people are starting to ... Read More »

Some good economic news… Check those signs. Gas prices across the Upper Cumberland have fallen below $4 in many places. Clay County resident Andy Strong said he is filling up his gas tank while prices are low before they may rise again. “I feel a lot better than when it was $5 a gallon,” Strong said. “I actually just saw ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland residents are seeing the impacts of the highest oil prices in seven years. Tennessee Tech Associate Accounting Professor Dr. Steve Garner said that the increase has to do with supply and demand effects. “You have OPEC nations that are limiting supply that is hitting the market,” Garner said. “Another thing, if you’ve paid attention to just supply chains ... Read More »