Labor Day is almost here, and many Kentuckians will enjoy the three-day weekend by traveling to nearby attractions and partaking in local festivities.
Federal and state offices will be closed, and sunny skies are expected through Monday, Sept. 1. If you’re getting on the road, you’ll probably need to fill up.
The average cost for a gallon of regular gas nationally on Aug. 29 is $3.201, according to AAA. Kentucky is slightly below at $3.012, but some counties, including Jefferson, exceed the national average at $3.242. If you happen to drive a gas-guzzler, those pennies add up quickly.
Here are the most expensive places to fuel up in Kentucky and the five cheapest, as of Aug. 29.
Where are the most expensive counties to buy gas in Kentucky?
The most expensive places to get a regular gallon of gasoline in Kentucky as of Aug. 29, according to AAA, are found in these counties:
Where Kentucky gas is cheapest
According to AAA, as of Aug. 29, the cheapest places to get a regular gallon of gasoline in Kentucky are found in these counties:
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Reporter John Tufts contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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