Owensboro, KY
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Owensboro, KY · KY average $3.71/gal
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Owensboro, KY · 42301
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- $3.48/gal
- Area avg
- $3.71/gal
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Gas prices in Owensboro 42301 fluctuate daily depending on which station you visit around town. Kentucky's proximity to major refining regions keeps prices relatively moderate compared to coastal states, though local supply and demand still affect what you'll pay at the pump. Check back regularly since prices update frequently across different retailers in the area.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 42301
- 1. Sam's Club at 5240 Frederica St offers regular at $3.48/gal (4.7 mi away).
- 2. Neighbors Food Mart at 1008 W 5th St offers regular at $3.48/gal (3.4 mi away).
- 3. Super A at 409 Crabtree Ave offers regular at $3.48/gal (2.6 mi away).
- 4. Casey's at 1200 Southtown Blvd offers regular at $3.58/gal (4.5 mi away).
- 5. FUEL EXPRESS at 1428 W 2nd St offers regular at $3.59/gal (3.2 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Owensboro
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Kentucky
Kentucky benefits from the Marathon Catlettsburg refinery (roughly 285,000 barrels per day) on the Ohio River near Ashland, which supplies most of the state plus parts of Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The state gas tax is around 28 cents per gallon. Louisville and Lexington see the most competitive pricing, with Costco, Sam's Club, Speedway, and Thorntons (founded in Louisville) leading on value. Northern Kentucky (Florence, Independence, Erlanger) often prices 10 to 20 cents below Cincinnati because of lower Kentucky fuel taxes, drawing Ohio cross-border shoppers. Eastern Kentucky near the West Virginia border typically runs slightly above state average due to longer supply hauls into the Appalachian counties.