Kentucky Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$3.890
per gallon
Current Price
$3.890
per gallon
State Tax
$0.244
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.244
per gallon
Total Tax
$0.488
per gallon
Kentucky Diesel Tax Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (before taxes) | $3.402/gal |
| State Tax (KY) | $0.244/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $3.890/gal |
How Kentucky Diesel Prices Are Measured
Diesel prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Kentucky falls within PADD 2 - Midwest, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: Regional (PADD 2 - Midwest)
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Diesel Prices in Kentucky Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major Kentucky cities:
Get Kentucky Diesel Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get Kentucky state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="KY")
print(f"Kentucky diesel: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get station-level prices in Louisville
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
lat=38.2527,
lng=-85.7585,
radius=8047 # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is diesel cheap in Kentucky?
Kentucky diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.244/gal (one of the lowest in the US).
What cities in Kentucky have the cheapest diesel?
Louisville typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.
Can I get real-time Kentucky diesel prices?
Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Kentucky.
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