Kentucky gas prices decline to average $3.67 per gallon

Gas prices in Kentucky fell 4.2 cents per gallon over the past week to an average of $3.67 per gallon to begin the week, according to gasoline price website KentuckyGasPrices.com .

Nationwide, the average price at the pump ran a dime higher, ringing up at $3.77 per gallon which was 2.8 cents lower than the week before, according to the website.

“In the week ahead, we could continue to see declines as wholesale prices fell lower late last week, meaning gas stations have additional room to drop their prices," Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, said in a release.

The $3.67 per gallon average price for Kentucky was 15.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago but 25 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to the website.

Reported prices in Northern Kentucky ranged from $3.57 per gallon to $3.63 per gallon. The average price for a gallon of self service regular in Cincinnati rang up at $3.60 per gallon at the start of the week.

For the latest reported gas prices for Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, click here .