Gas prices continue to fluctuate in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Fuel costs are persevering with to fluctuate in Kentucky. Whereas costs are up from the place they had been a month in the past, they’re down from one week in the past.

In June 2022, Kentuckians had been paying a mean of $4.798 for a gallon of fuel. That’s an all-time excessive, in response to AAA.

The state’s common now sits at $3.149. Whereas that’s greater than a greenback lower than it was in June, it’s nearly 20 cents greater than it was a month in the past.

“They’ve been rising just about since we received into 2023,” mentioned Lori Weaver Hawkins with AAA.

AAA says issues are trying up as a result of fuel costs are taking place.

“These will increase have slowed down a bit bit, so hopefully, that continues,” mentioned Hawkins.

A change that makes drivers like Elysha Brooks glad.

“Lastly. We’re getting someplace. Slowly however absolutely,” mentioned Brooks.

Brooks says she’s downgraded from a truck to a automotive attributable to excessive fuel costs.

“I’ll be going electrical right here quickly. That’ll resolve some issues. You’ve gotta study to adapt, regulate,” mentioned Brooks.

If going electrical isn’t for you, AAA says there are another modifications you can also make to make sure you’re getting essentially the most miles per gallon.

“A well-maintained automobile will show you how to get essentially the most fuel mileage that your automobile can. Additionally, test the tire stress. Be sure you’re not driving aggressively. Keep beneath the pace restrict. Light stops and begins to get essentially the most miles per gallon,” mentioned Hawkins.

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