LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After a six-cent increase the week before, Louisville drivers can enjoy a tick down in gas prices this week.
Average gasoline prices in Louisville have gone down 1.9 cents per gallon last week, averaging $2.92 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 644 stations across Louisville.
The prices are 25.7 cents lower per gallon compared to a month ago and are 52.7 cents lower compared to a year ago. The cheapest station in Louisville on Sunday was about $2.46 a gallon, while the most expensive was priced at $3.73.
The national average has risen about 1.4 cents per gallon last week to $3.17. The national average for diesel fuel has fallen 1.2 cents to $3.54.
"Another week brings a mixed bag at the gas pump, with gas prices declining in slightly more than half of U.S. states while others have seen increases due to some refinery snags and maintenance that have emerged, temporarily delaying declines in some areas. Meanwhile, GasBuddy data shows 18 states with sub-$3 per gallon average gas prices, a count that should certainly rise over the next few weeks," Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said.
"While Hurricane Helene left feet of rain behind and some states are seeing challenges in getting gasoline to stations, the storm did not broadly impact fuel production. For now, with oil prices falling back below $70 per barrel, the national average may be a bit stuck in the low $3s until fall maintenance wraps up, which could help bring a sub-$3 national average later this fall."
Statewide, the lowest price on Sunday was $2.44 while the highest was about $3.73.
