How gas prices have changed in Lexington in the last week

Analysts estimate that drivers will save hundreds of millions of dollars filling their tanks up this week as the price of gasoline experiences a decline rarely seen at this point in the year.

“It’s a great start to summer for those hitting the road,” GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said in a statement Monday.

The average cost for a gallon of gasoline dropped nearly 10 cents over the last week alone, according to AAA price data. The decline in prices is anticipated to accelerate over the coming weeks. Part of that is due to slipping demand and lower oil prices—the largest driver of price fluctuations at the pump.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Lexington, KY metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of June 10.

Lexington by the numbers
– Gas current price: $3.22
— Kentucky average: $3.16
– Week change: -$0.14 (-4.1%)
– Year change: -$0.16 (-4.7%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.79 (6/10/22)

– Diesel current price: $3.57
– Week change: -$0.04 (-1.0%)
– Year change: -$0.37 (-9.3%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.92 (6/20/22)

Metros with the most expensive gas
#1. Napa, CA: $5.26
#2. Lihue (Kauai), HI: $5.25
#3. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA: $5.21

Metros with the least expensive gas
#1. Amarillo, TX: $2.78
#2. Lubbock, TX: $2.79
#3. Laredo, TX: $2.80

This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 371 metros.

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