The New Year Has Begun With Increase Gas Prices. The National Average Price Of A Gallon Of Gas This Week Stands At $2.34 A Gallon. The Price Has Moved Higher For 34 Of The Past 35 Days, Largely Due To Market Reactions To OPEC’s Open Deal Recently Announced. Tennessee Motors Are Paying $2.13 A Gallon This Week, While Virginia Drivers Are Paying On Average $2.20 A Gallon.