Gas prices up in West Central Kentucky

Gas prices are on the rise in West Central Kentucky according to a recent survey according to a Kentucky not-for-profit association.

Gas prices went up 22 cents this week to $3.481 per gallon and prices across the U.S. have also increased significantly due to escalating oil prices and refinery issues.

The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.53, which is a 17 cent increase compared to one week ago, and 23 cents more than one month ago and a nickel more than the average price one year ago.

This week’s average price of gas in Kentucky is $ 3.81.

The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in Bowling Green is $3.47, in Elizabethtown its $3.43 and in Louisville its $3.58.

AAA East Central of Louisville, is a not-for-profit association with 80 local offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York and Kentucky.
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(02/05/2013/MF)