Regional Gas Prices Decrease Slightly

The average price of gasoline across West Central Kentucky is two cents cheaper this week.

AAA's Gas Price Report says the average gas price in West Central Kentucky is $2.651. Last week it was $2.670. Last year it was $2.662. 

Gas prices are fluctuating across the Great Lakes and Central region states with Ohio (+6 cents) and Kentucky (-3 cents) seeing the biggest increase and decline on the week.  Most states saw prices shift by just a penny, or hold steady.

Amid refinery issues, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports the region saw utilization drop from 91.8 to 85.9 percent.  Despite this, stocks increased marginally by 200,000 barrels to total 50.7 million and the region saw only moderate fluctuation.  If utilization falls further, motorists in the region can expect gas prices to increase, especially as the summer driving season approaches and stocks sit at a nearly 6-million-deficit compared to the same time last year.

Average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: 

$2.734        Bowling Green
$2.533        Elizabethtown
$2.869        Louisville
$2.530        Owensboro
$2.590        Paducah

Drivers can find current gas prices nationwide, statewide, and countywide at GasPrices.AAA.com.