Metro Lex News

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 40598 for the week of April 13-19 is $2.52, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.49.

In greater Lexington, the average price is $1.46 and the lowest price is $1.19. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.567 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.619 per gallon. The average has decreased since last month, when it was $2.116 per gallon – a 54.9 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.66.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.