Chattanooga businesses brace for price hikes as oil surge drives up shipping costs
Published on April 1, 2026.
The rise in oil prices is affecting more than just gas prices, with local businesses in Chattanooga experiencing increased costs. The national gas average remains above $4 per gallon and in Tennessee at around $3.80 per gallon. As oil prices rise, industries that rely on fuel and shipments warn that the extra expense could increase their prices.
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