Average retail gasoline prices in Kentucky fell 16 cents in the past week, averaging $1.91 a gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,623 gas outlets in Kentucky. This compares with $2.06 a gallon for the national average.
Paducah had at least one station at $1.78 Monday morning. In Mayfield, prices started at $1.77. In Metropolis, gas was priced at $1.85, and gas could even be found for $1.69 in Clarksville.
GasBuddy petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says these gasoline levels have not been seen since 2009.
"Oil prices seem likely to spend some time under $40 per barrel, also some of the lowest prices witnessed since the Great Recession. Three main factors are leading to the low levels we're seeing- a seasonal decline in gasoline demand, low and falling oil prices and a refinery maintenance season which is quickly wrapping up," DeHaan said.
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