Gas prices up 8 cents over past month

Gas prices continue to creep up across the nation, hitting a national average of $2.65, which is 9 cents higher than a month ago.

While prices in Tennessee are well below the national average at $2.35 per gallon of regular unleaded, the average is up 8 cents over the past month in the state. In Coffee County, the average is $2.34, which is on par for the state average. Generally, Coffee County is a few cents below the state average.