Russell Springs, KY
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Russell Springs, KY · KY average $3.58/gal
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Russell Springs, KY · 42642
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Russell Springs residents in the 42642 ZIP code can check current gas prices across their area, with rates updating regularly as markets shift. Kentucky's position in the Southeast means prices tend to fall between coastal and Midwest levels. Since stations throughout Russell County adjust their rates independently, comparing prices before filling up helps you find the best value near Lake Cumberland.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 42642
- 1. Sunoco at US-127 offers regular at $3.34/gal (3.1 mi away).
- 2. Five Star at 40 Adidi Ct offers regular at $3.34/gal.
- 3. Shell at 900 Maple St offers regular at $3.34/gal (2.7 mi away).
- 4. Valero at US-127 offers regular at $3.39/gal (3.1 mi away).
- 5. Kroger at 301 S US-127 offers regular at $3.39/gal (3.1 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Russell Springs
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.