Gas prices across the country have remained high since the start of the Iran war.
The national average gas price rose to $4.140 on April 7, according to AAA. That number is up from a national average of $3.413 one month ago on March 7.
“Recent escalations between the U.S. and Iran have further intensified concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil flows, keeping markets on edge,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in an April 6 blog post.
Here’s what we know about current gas prices across the nation and in the commonwealth.
The average cost for a gallon of gas in Kentucky is $3.974 on April 7, according to AAA. A month ago, the average price was $3.082.
Here are the current average prices in some Kentucky cities.
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Bowling Green: $3.985
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Covington: $3.716
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Henderson: $3.666
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Hopkinsville: $3.923
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Lexington: $4.061
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Louisville: $4.147
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Owensboro: $3.871
Regional differences in gas prices can be explained by several factors, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration:
“Retail gasoline prices tend to be higher the further gasoline must be transported to the point of sale because transportation costs are higher,” the agency said.
“Anything that slows or stops gasoline production can result in increased bidding for available gasoline supplies,” the agency added. “Prices at gasoline stations are often highest in locations with fewer gasoline stations.”
USA TODAY reported that as of April 6, Utah, Hawaii, Idaho, Arizona and Nevada had the biggest jumps in gas prices. All five states saw an increase of more than $1.
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Contributing: Keith Laing. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Gas prices in Kentucky: See average costs amid Iran war
