Hopkinsville Times

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 62919 for the week of May 25-31 is $1.78, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.78.

In greater Illinois, the average price is $2.27 and the lowest price is $1.77. Trends show the price as up.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.911 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.869 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.576 per gallon – a 33.5 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.