This week the nationwide common for a gallon of normal gasoline has fallen by three cents to $3.76, whereas the Kentucky common additionally fell three cents, now $3.38.
Based on new knowledge from the Power Data Administration, fuel demand rose barely from 8.68 million b/d to eight.93 million b/d final week, and whole home gasoline shares decreased from 209.4 million bbl to 207.9 million bbl. Though gasoline demand is up barely, it stays practically 400,000 bbl decrease than this identical time final 12 months. Fluctuating oil costs and low demand are contributing to the nationwide common transferring downward. If demand stays low, as oil costs slide, drivers ought to see pump costs come down by the weekend.
On the shut of Wednesday’s formal buying and selling session, West Texas Intermediate elevated by $1.17 to settle at $89.08. A decrease greenback has helped to push crude costs up because the week went on. Nonetheless, the worth of oil declined earlier within the week on account of ongoing market considerations concerning the chance of a recession occurring. If financial development stalls or declines, crude demand is prone to comply with swimsuit alongside costs.
(NKyTribune file)
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The nationwide common pump worth for a gallon of normal gasoline decreased one other 6 cents over the previous week, falling again to $3.76. At present’s nationwide common of $3.76 is identical as a month in the past and simply 37 cents greater than a 12 months in the past.
Kentucky’s common for a gallon of normal is now $3.38, dropping a penny in a single day, 6 cents decrease on the week however nonetheless 3 cents larger in comparison with a month in the past. A 12 months in the past, the typical in Kentucky was $3.11.
Lexington’s common is now at $3.33, regular in a single day and 4 cents lower than per week in the past, however nonetheless 9 cents larger than a month in the past. A 12 months in the past, the Lexington common was $3.08.
In Northern Kentucky, Covington is at $3.66, down a penny in a single day, 8 cents decrease on the week, however nonetheless 5 cents larger on the month. A 12 months in the past, Covington was at $3.08.
In Jap Kentucky, motorists in Morehead are seeing the fuel worth common $3.59, which is secure in a single day, a penny larger on the week, and likewise a penny larger on the month. A 12 months in the past, the typical worth in Morehead was $3.15. These in Hazard are seeing the fuel worth common at $3.55 immediately, secure in a single day, however a penny larger on the week and 1 cent larger on the month. A 12 months in the past, the typical in Hazard for a gallon of normal was $3.16.
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Pikeville is at $3.23 immediately, regular in a single day, 8 cents decrease on the week and 24 cents decrease on the month. A 12 months in the past, the typical in Pikeville was $3.10. Ashland is at $3.40 immediately, regular in a single day, regular on the week and seven cents decrease on the month. A 12 months in the past, the worth in Ashland was $3.12.
Across the Commonwealth, the best fuel costs stay primarily within the northern and close to jap tiers of counties. The very best county-level common fuel worth immediately is in Pendleton, 8 cents decrease than final week, now $3.81. The most cost effective spot for fuel within the commonwealth immediately may be present in Simpson County at $3.10, adopted by Inexperienced County at $3.11.
Checking close by, the typical worth for a gallon of normal immediately (and alter in comparison with per week in the past) in Ohio is at $3.65 (-0.06), West Virginia $3.54 (-0.01), Virginia $3.49 (-0.05), Tennessee $3.33 (-0.01), Indiana $3.84 (-0.13), Illinois $4.16 (-0.10) and Missouri $3.37 (-0.06).
Throughout the nation, the excessive spot stays California at $5.61, which is down 22 cents from final week, adopted by Hawaii at $5.20. The bottom state averages may be present in Georgia at $3.17, adopted by Texas at $3.19.
Since final Friday, these 10 states have seen the most important decreases of their averages: Alaska (−29 cents), California (−22 cents), Oregon (−17 cents), Washington (−16 cents), Indiana (−13 cents), Michigan (−13 cents), Wisconsin (−11 cents), New Mexico (−11 cents), Nevada (−10 cents) and Illinois (−10 cents).
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clara Strack scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Teonni Key had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 14 Kentucky defeated Arizona State 77-61 on Tuesday in the Music City Classic to remain unbeaten.
Kentucky nearly had four players with double-doubles as Georgia Amoore added 20 points and nine rebounds and Amelia Hassett had eight points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (6-0), who shot 42% and scored 13 points off 14 Arizona State turnovers.
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Jalyn Brown scored 16 points and Nevaeh Parkinson added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Sun Devils (3-3). Arizona State shot just 30%.
The Sun Devils cut a 19-point deficit to 11 after three quarters but a 6-0 burst with baskets by Key, Amoore and Strack built the lead back to 15 midway through the fourth.
Kentucky led 42-23 at halftime after outscoring the Sun Devils 27-9 in the second quarter, scoring the first 13 points of the period with Struck putting in the final seven in the run. A couple ASU free throws later, the Wildcats went on an 11-2 run capped by a Hassett 3 and the lead was 20. Strack scored 14 points and Key 10 in the half.
The teams continue play in the Music City Classic on Wednesday with Kentucky playing No. 19 Illinois and Arizona State facing South Dakota.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Rivalry week has finally arrived. The Louisville and Kentucky football program are set to do battle once again, facing off in Lexington for the annual Battle for the Governor’s Cup.
Here are the depth charts for both the Cardinals and Wildcats:
Changes from Louisville’s Depth Chart vs. Pitt:
Quarterback
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9 Tyler Shough (6-5, 230, Gr.) 10 Pierce Clarkson (6-1, 190, R-Fr.) OR 15 Harrison Bailey (6-5, 230, R-Sr.) OR 12 Brady Allen (6-6, 220, R-So)
Running Back
25 Isaac Brown (5-9, 190, Fr.) 21 Donald Chaney Jr. (5-10, 210, R-Jr.) 26 Duke Watson (6-0, 180, Fr.) 22 Keyjuan Brown (5-10, 210, R-Fr.)
Wide Receiver
0 Chris Bell (6-2, 220, Jr.) 81 Cataurus Hicks (5-10, 180, R-Fr.)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) at Kentucky Wildcats (5-0)
Lexington, Kentucky; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST
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BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -22.5; over/under is 164
BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Kentucky takes on Western Kentucky after Koby Brea scored 22 points in Kentucky’s 108-59 win over the Jackson State Tigers.
The Wildcats have gone 4-0 at home. Kentucky is 10th in college basketball averaging 12.6 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 42.3% from downtown. Brea leads the team averaging 4.0 makes while shooting 74.1% from 3-point range.
The Hilltoppers are 0-1 in road games. Western Kentucky ranks third in the CUSA shooting 37.4% from 3-point range.
Kentucky scores 97.0 points, 24.2 more per game than the 72.8 Western Kentucky allows. Western Kentucky averages 9.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.8 more made shots on average than the 6.0 per game Kentucky gives up.
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TOP PERFORMERS: Brea is shooting 74.1% from beyond the arc with 4.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Wildcats, while averaging 16 points.
Julius Thedford averages 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Hilltoppers, scoring 11.4 points while shooting 54.5% from beyond the arc.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.