Gas prices in our region of Kentucky jumped nine cents this
week to $2.39, according to Triple A’s Gas Price Report. Prices in Russell
County remained around the $2.26 mark this week. Filling up continues to be
less expensive for the majority of motorists in the region thanks to mostly
increasing stock levels since the beginning of November. While regional prices
are mostly cheaper on the week, they range from 18 cents to 47 cents more
expensive compared to this time last year. This is likely due to higher winter
crude oil prices. Today’s national average is $2.54, which is a penny less than
last week and a nickel cheaper than last month. While the national gas price
average continues to slowly edge cheaper, it is noticeably more expensive as
compared to last year’s holidays – by nearly 20 cents.
