Gas prices continue to rise in the region this week

Gas prices around the region continue on the rise this week.

Triple A's East Central Gas Report from Monday finds prices in the West Central Kentucky region are at $2.56 per gallon, up three cents from a week ago.

Paducah's average price is $2.60 per gallon this week while the national average is at $2.92 per gallon, up two cents from a week ago.