AAA Auto Club Said Motorists Are Seeing Gas Prices Leveling Off To The Range They Have Not Seen Since 2008 Across The United States. Officials Attribute The Good News To An Improving Economy And Lower Gas Prices That Have Remained Fairly Steady Since The Independence Day Holiday. Tammy Arnette With AAA Says Gas Prices Are Expected To Stay Steady For A While. The National Average Price Per Gallon This Week Is $2.77, Down From $3.62 A Year Ago. Virginia Motorists Are Paying $2.58, Down From $3.43 A Year Ago. Drivers In Tennessee Are Paying $2.51, Down From $3.40 A Year Ago.