NC Kentucky News

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 40229 for the week of May 11-17 is $2.54, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.51.

In greater Louisville, the average price is $1.85 and the lowest price is $1.39. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.75 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.665 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.576 per gallon – a 17.4 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.66.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.