Kentucky Gas Price Today
Current Kentucky gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Kentucky Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Kentucky
Searching for gas prices near me today in Kentucky? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.05/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Kentucky
In Kentucky and the surrounding Midwest region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.05/gal (compared to $4.05/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $2.75 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Kentucky Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 2 (Midwest)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 28.7¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #10 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Kentucky Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Kentucky
About Kentucky Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Kentucky
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Supplied by the Catlettsburg refinery in eastern Kentucky and the Ohio River barge corridor.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Northern Kentucky and Louisville regions implement RFG summer blends.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Competitive crossroads positioning between the Midwest and South creates rapid price adjustments based on regional wholesale rack changes. In addition, Kentucky levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 28.7 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Kentucky
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Kentucky are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Kentucky Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Kentucky
What is the price of the gas today in Kentucky?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Kentucky today is $4.05 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.61/gal, premium gasoline is $5.06/gal, and highway diesel is $6.24/gal. Kentucky currently ranks #10 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Kentucky?
Gas prices in Kentucky are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Kentucky retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Kentucky are primarily driven by supplied by the catlettsburg refinery in eastern kentucky and the ohio river barge corridor.
How does Kentucky's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Kentucky's current average of $4.05/gal is -$0.36 lower than national average. Key drivers include Kentucky's state fuel excise tax of 28.7¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Midwest (PADD 2) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Kentucky?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Kentucky, use the statewide benchmark of $4.05/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Kentucky?
In Kentucky (part of the Midwest / PADD 2 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.05 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $2.75 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Kentucky?
Kentucky levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 28.7¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Kentucky pay 47.1¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.