Gas prices dip slightly in the past week; still well below national average

Gas prices have fallen in the past week in Manchester, but only slightly. The current state average is $2.43, which is three cents lower than a week ago and 21 cents cheaper than a year ago at this time. That 2.43 average is 27 cents below the national average. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Coffee County is $2.40.