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West Central Kentucky Gasoline Prices Plunge as National Average Nears 2018 Low

Kentucky, Gas Prices
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Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are down by 11 cents this week to $2.217 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

On the week, gas prices are 11 cents cheaper statewide across Kentucky.  Most of the Great Lakes and Central states are carrying gas price averages cheaper than one year ago (Kentucky, -9 cents).  There are only 19 states in the country with less expensive year-over-year prices and 11 of those are in this region.

The week’s prior build in gasoline inventory in the region was cancelled out last week as stocks drew by nearly half a million, according to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest data.  Nonetheless, total stocks continue to register just above the 46-million-barrel mark, which is a 1.1 million surplus compared to last year.  Regional refinery utilization has increased to 91.4 percent indicating that stocks could build in the coming weeks, which could make prices even cheaper.

This week’s average prices: Western Central KY Average: $2.217
Average price during the week of November 19, 2018: $2.329
Average price during the week of November 27, 2017: $2.320

Average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: 

$2.203        Bowling Green
$2.094        Elizabethtown
$2.386        Louisville
$2.148        Owensboro
$2.255        Paducah

On the National Front
On the week, the national gas price average has dropped seven cents to land at $2.56.  As pump prices steadily decline, they are headed toward some of the cheapest gas prices in 2018.  The national average was lowest in January at $2.49, while May brought the most expensive price of $2.97.  Currently, 19 states have gas price averages less expensive than a year ago. 

As U.S. gasoline demand remains low and supply plentiful, motorists may continue to save at the pump in December.  However, spikes in the price of crude oil could offset these savings.  Market observers warn crude could see an increase following the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting on December 6 in Vienna, Austria.  At that meeting, OPEC is expected to curtail crude production by 1 million to 1.4 million barrels per day, which could cause crude prices to rise due to reduced global supply.

Motorists can find current gas prices nationwide, statewide, and countywide at GasPrices.AAA.com.

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For More Information, Contact:
Lynda Lambert, Safety Advisor & Media Spokesperson
Desk: 502-779-3610 / Cell: 502-565-7410 / Email: Lambert.Lynda@aaaec.com

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