Gas prices in our region of Kentucky are a penny higher this
week at $2.34, according to Triple A’s Gas Price Report. Prices in Russell
County remained around the $2.28 mark while the statewide average held steady
this week at $2.36.
Following a busy holiday weekend that saw 50 million
Americans traveling on roadways, gas prices across the country saw minimal
fluctuation. The national gas price average is one penny cheaper than last
Monday at $2.58. Today’s average is three cents cheaper than last month, but 12
cents more expensive than last year at this time.