Despite rising crude oil prices, gas in the region lower this week

Gas prices in the region are on the decline this week despite rising crude oil prices.

Triple A's East Central Gas Report out Monday finds the average price for a gallon of regular gas in West Central Kentucky is 12 cents lower than last week.  The average price this week is $3.81 per gallon down from $3.93 a week ago.

Paducah's average price this week is six cents above the region average at $3.87 per gallon.  Nationally, the average price this week is $4.29 per gallon, down six cents from last week.