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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

ComponentAmount
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

Diesel Prices in Kentucky Cities

Find station-level diesel prices in major Kentucky cities:

Compare Kentucky to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
Kentucky (Current)$0.244/gal-
Indiana$0.540/gal+0.296
Ohio$0.470/gal+0.226
West Virginia$0.355/gal+0.111
Virginia$0.265/gal+0.021
Tennessee$0.270/gal+0.026
Missouri$0.170/gal-0.074
Illinois$0.543/gal+0.299

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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