Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.00
Average Regular Unleaded — Nashville, Tennessee
Current Gas Prices in Nashville
Regular unleaded in Nashville, Tennessee costs approximately $$3.00 per gallon today. Nashville's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.00
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.47
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.75
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.06
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Nashville Average
$3.00
Regular Unleaded
Tennessee State Average
$3.04
$0.04 below the Tennessee average
National Average
$3.99
$0.99 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Nashville
Price variation within Nashville is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Nashville drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
At today's Nashville average of $$3.00 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Nashville. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Nashville and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.