Gas prices rise slightly in the region, but nationally remains at record high

Consumers are paying slightly more in the region for gas, but the national average remains at a record level.

Triple A's East Central Gas Report out Monday finds the average price for a gallong of gas in West Central Kentucky is $3.93 per gallon this week, up a nickel from a week ago.

Paducah's average price for a gallon this week is $3.88.  Meanwhile, the national average stands at $4.35 per gallon, down a penny from a week ago.  However, it's the first year the national average is above $4 in the month of October.

Rising crude oil prices are a factor in highre pump prices.  Crude is back above $90 per barrel.